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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Budapest
About Hungary
Hungary is a country in Central Europe bordering Slovakia to the north, Austria to the west, Slovenia and Croatia to the south west, Serbia to the south, Romania to the east and Ukraine to the north east. Its capital is Budapest, and it is Member of the European Union and the Schengen Border-less Europe Agreement since the 1st of May 2004. Although famed for its wonderful capital, the country offers many other destinations as well: relatively low mountains in the north-west, the Great Plains in the east, and a very large number of lakes and rivers, where festivals and concerts are often held (including Balaton – the largest lake in Central Europe). Travelers can discover many beautiful, villages and hidden gems of cities, still untouched by the tourist industry. Hungary is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world, no small part due to its capital, which is -unsurprisingly- regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world.
The Hungarian language is unique and dates all the way back to the Mongol invasions in the middle ages. Coming from the Siberian plains, Magyar (pronounced “mahdyar”), is a Uralic language most closely related to Mansi and Khanty of western Siberia.
Although a member of the EU, Hungary does not use the Euro. The unit of Hungarian currency is known as the forint (HUF).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hungary in?
Hungary uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Hungary have?
Hungary has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Hungary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hungary changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Budapest right now?
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Hungary and London?
Hungary is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Hungary and New York?
Hungary is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Hungary?
Office hours in Hungary (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Hungary?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….
What is the dialling code for Hungary?
The international dialling code for Hungary is +36.