Current local time in Budapest, Hungary
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Budapest
Budapest, Hungary uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Budapest), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Hungary. Population: about 1,741,041.
| Country: | Hungary |
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| Coordinates: | 47°30′N / 19°02′E |
| Population: | 1,741,041 |
| Currency: | Hungarian forint (HUF) |
| Languages: | Hungarian |
| Country calling code: | +36 |
Time zone in Budapest
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Budapest |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Budapest is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Budapest today
| Sunrise: | 07:12 |
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| Sunset: | 17:43 |
| Solar noon: | 12:28 |
| Day length: | 10h 31m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:41 – 18:15 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Budapest
- London+1 hBudapest is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBudapest is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBudapest is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Budapest time
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest uses the IANA time zone Europe/Budapest (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
Budapest is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Budapest and London?
Right now Budapest is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Budapest and New York?
Right now Budapest is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.