Time now in Hungary

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Budapest (CEST)

Your device clock is 42ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Budapest, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Hungary now

Hungary has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Hungary is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Hungary?

Official time in Hungary is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Hungary

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Budapest UTC+01:00 Budapest, Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar County

List of time zones used in Hungary (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Budapest UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Hungary

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Hungary depends on the region.

  • Budapest: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Hungary use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Hungary observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Hungary

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Hungary was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Budapest): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Budapest): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Hungary?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Hungary have?
Hungary has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Hungary use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Hungary observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Hungary time

To convert Hungary time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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