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Current Time in Budapest, Hungary

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Budapest in?

Budapest is located in Europe. It is the 1.7 million population city in Hungary.

Hungary · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)

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Europe/Budapest

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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📅 Public Holidays in Hungary (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Hungary. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Mar 15

National Day

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 1

Labour Day

May 25

Whit Monday

Aug 20

St. Stephen Day

Oct 23

Republic Day

Nov 1

All Saints Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Budapest

Find the best hours for a call between Budapest (CET/CEST, UTC+1:00) and another city.

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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.

What time is sunrise in Budapest today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Budapest are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Budapest's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Budapest? +

Sunset times in Budapest are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Budapest? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Budapest Liszt Ferenc (BUD) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Budapest to London, Budapest to New York, Budapest to Dubai, Budapest to Tokyo.