Current Time in Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
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Budapest ranks
#84 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 47.5° N, 19.04° E
Elevation: 104 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Hungary
County: Budapest
IANA Timezone: Europe/Budapest
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Hungary: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Hungary: CEST
Budapest is in the Europe/Budapest time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Budapest, Hungary, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Budapest
Budapest gets 15h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Budapest is at 04:47 and sunset in Budapest is at 20:44.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 26m near the December solstice to 15h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Budapest and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Budapest right now.
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Cities Sharing Budapest's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Budapest.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 25 Jun ● | 01:27 | 04:47 | 12:46 | 17:00 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 01:28 | 04:47 | 12:46 | 17:00 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 01:30 | 04:48 | 12:46 | 17:01 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 01:31 | 04:48 | 12:47 | 17:01 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 01:33 | 04:49 | 12:47 | 17:01 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 01:35 | 04:49 | 12:47 | 17:01 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 01:37 | 04:50 | 12:47 | 17:01 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Budapest
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Budapest
Sunrise
in Budapest
↑
4:47 AM
Sunset
in Budapest
↓
8:44 PM
Day Length
15h 56m
Dawn
in Budapest
4:06 AM
Dusk
in Budapest
9:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Budapest
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:09
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:43
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How Far Is Budapest From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,244 km | WNW (283deg) |
| London | 1,449 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Moscow | 1,569 km | NE (47deg) |
| Dubai | 4,024 km | ESE (115deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,766 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 7,007 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,567 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,045 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Budapest?
Budapest next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Budapest's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Budapest and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.5deg S, 161.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Budapest
What time is it in Budapest right now?
The current local time in Budapest is 21:55 on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Budapest follows the Europe/Budapest time zone.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest uses the Europe/Budapest IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Budapest?
Is Budapest on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Budapest is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Budapest today?
Today in Budapest: sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset is at 20:44, giving 15h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Budapest tonight?
The moon phase over Budapest tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 84.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Budapest?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Budapest, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.