Current Time in Budapest
Hungary · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Budapest
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Budapest |
| Country |  Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million |
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About Budapest Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Hungary follows the same timezone as most of the European Union.
Key fact: Budapest is in the same timezone as Vienna and Bratislava.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Budapest with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Budapest Time
What time is it in Budapest right now? +
The current time in Budapest, Hungary is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Budapest is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Budapest in? +
Budapest is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Budapest. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Budapest observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Budapest observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Budapest? +
Budapest's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Budapest and London? +
Budapest (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Budapest is in the same timezone as Vienna and Bratislava.
How do I convert Budapest time to UTC? +
To convert Budapest time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Budapest and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Budapest in? +
Budapest is located in Europe. It is the 1.7 million population city in Hungary.
What is the IANA timezone name for Budapest? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Budapest is
Europe/Budapest. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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