🇭🇺 Budapest

Budapest runs on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Hungary observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 4:48 AMSunset 8:46 PM(local)

Budapest: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
BudapestUTC+2
Dialing code+36
Population1,741,041
Coordinates47.50°N, 19.04°E
Elevation104 m
CurrencyHungarian Forint (HUF)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Budapest right now?
Budapest runs on UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest is on UTC+2 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Budapest changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
Does Budapest use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Budapest commonly uses the 24-hour clock.