Hungary Time Zone Map
Hungary follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during the standard-time period and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) while daylight saving time is in effect. Clocks are set forward on the last Sunday in March and turned back on the last Sunday in October, in accordance with the European Union’s daylight saving schedule. Because Hungary shares the same time zone as neighboring countries such as Austria, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy, travel, cross-border business, and international communication throughout Central Europe are convenient and efficient. This Hungary Time Zone Map provides a clear overview of the country’s UTC offset, seasonal clock changes, and its place within the Central European time zone system.
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What Time Zone Is Hungary In?
Hungary follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, the country changes to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00. The same official time applies throughout Hungary, including Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Gyor, Nyíregyháza, and Kecskemét.
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Does Hungary Use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Hungary observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. Hungary follows the same seasonal clock-change system as Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and most other European countries.
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What Time Is It in Hungary (Budapest) Right Now?
Hungary Major Cities in This Time Zone:
- Budapest
- Debrecen
- Szeged
- Miskolc
- Pécs
- Gyor
- Nyíregyháza
- Kecskemét
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Time Difference Between Budapest and Major Cities
| City | Time Difference |
|---|---|
| Paris | Same time as Budapest |
| Berlin | Same time as Budapest |
| Rome | Same time as Budapest |
| London | 1 hour behind Budapest |
| New York | Usually 6 hours behind Budapest |
| Budapest | Local reference time |
| Los Angeles | Usually 9 hours behind Budapest |
| Madrid | Same time as Budapest |
| Istanbul | 1 or 2 hours ahead of Budapest |
| Dubai | 2 or 3 hours ahead of Budapest |
| Tokyo | 7 or 8 hours ahead of Budapest |
| Sydney | Usually 8 to 10 hours ahead of Budapest |
| Singapore | 6 or 7 hours ahead of Budapest |
| Delhi | 3 hours 30 minutes or 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Budapest |
Time differences may change during the year because Hungary and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.
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What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?
- Austria — CET / CEST
- Slovakia — CET / CEST
- Slovenia — CET / CEST
- Croatia — CET / CEST
- Germany — CET / CEST
- Italy — CET / CEST
- Czech Republic — CET / CEST
- Poland — CET / CEST
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FAQ
What time zone does Hungary use?
Hungary uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+01:00, during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+02:00, during daylight saving time.
Does Hungary change clocks for daylight saving time?
Yes. Hungary moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is all of Hungary in the same time zone?
Yes. Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Nyíregyháza, and all other parts of Hungary use the same national time.
Is Hungary in the same time zone as Austria, Slovakia, and Croatia?
Yes. Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and Croatia use CET during standard time and CEST during daylight saving time.
Is Budapest in the same time zone as Vienna, Bratislava, and Zagreb?
Yes. Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Zagreb normally have the same local time because they follow the same CET and CEST clock system.
What time is Hungary compared with UTC?
Hungary is one hour ahead of UTC during standard time and two hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.
When does daylight saving time begin and end in Hungary?
Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
What is the IANA time zone for Budapest?
The IANA time zone identifier for Budapest and Hungary is Budapest.
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