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What time is it in Budapest right now?

04:05 PM
Wed, Oct 7
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Coordinates
47.50, 19.04
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About the Budapest timezone

The current time in Budapest, Hungary is 04:05 PM (UTC+2). Budapest observes Europe/Budapest (UTC+1).

Budapest is located in Hungary at 47.50°N, 19.04°E. View Budapest on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Budapest

Sunrise
6:49 AM
Solar noon
12:31 PM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Day length
11h 24m

On Wednesday, October 7, Budapest sees 11h 24m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:49 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:31 PM, and sets at 6:13 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Budapest

Budapest observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+1 → UTC+2).
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+1).

During DST, business hours in Budapest shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Budapest, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Budapest from around the world

Time difference between Budapest and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Budapest corresponds to 9am–5pm in Berlin.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Berlinsame time9am–5pm (Budapest) = 9am–5pm (Berlin)
London1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Budapest) = 9am–4pm (London)
Dubai2 hours behind9am–3pm (Budapest) = 11am–5pm (Dubai)
New York6 hours ahead3pm–5pm (Budapest) = 9am–11am (New York)
Singapore6 hours behind9am–11am (Budapest) = 3pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo7 hours behind9am–10am (Budapest) = 4pm–5pm (Tokyo)
Sydney9 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Budapest

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Budapest and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
ViennaAustria214 kmsame time
PragueCzech Republic442 kmsame time
WarsawPoland545 kmsame time
MunichGermany561 kmsame time
BucharestRomania644 km1 hour ahead
BerlinGermany688 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC+1

🇫🇷Paris🇩🇪Berlin🇪🇸Madrid🇮🇹Rome🇳🇱Amsterdam🇧🇪Brussels🇦🇹Vienna🇨🇭Zurich🇸🇪Stockholm🇳🇴Oslo🇩🇰Copenhagen🇵🇱Warsaw🇨🇿Prague🇩🇪Munich🇪🇸Barcelona🇳🇬Lagos🇩🇿Algiers🇩🇪Frankfurt🇮🇹Milan🇨🇭Geneva

Compare Budapest with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Budapest right now?
The current time in Budapest, Hungary can be seen at the top of this page. Budapest observes the Europe/Budapest timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+1.
What timezone is Budapest in?
Budapest, Hungary is in the Europe/Budapest timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Budapest?
Budapest has a standard UTC offset of UTC+1.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Budapest observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Budapest in 2026?
In 2026, Budapest springs forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Budapest in 2026?
In 2026, Budapest falls back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.