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Current time in Budapest, Hungary

01:06:05

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Time zone

CET

Central European Time

UTC offset

UTC+01:00

Europe/Budapest

Sunrise

06:49

Today

Sunset

16:09

9h 21m of daylight

Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.

Budapest compared with the world

Upcoming holidays in Hungary

Hungary holiday calendar

Other cities in Hungary

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Budapest in?

Budapest is in the Central European Time zone, Europe/Budapest in the IANA database, currently at UTC+01:00.

Does Budapest have daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks in Budapest change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.

What is the best time to call Budapest?

Business hours in Budapest usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Hungary before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule