Current time in Budapest
Hungary
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Time zone
Europe/Budapest
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
47.50, 19.04
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Budapest
Budapest uses Europe/Budapest. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Budapest
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Budapest
The longest day brings about 15h 58m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 26m.
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Budapest in?
- Budapest is in the Europe/Budapest time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Budapest move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Budapest and New York?
- Budapest is 6h ahead of New York.