Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1917)
| Country: | Hungary |
| Capital: | Budapest |
| Abbreviations: | HU, HUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +36 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
16 APR
16 Apr 1917 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 16 April 1917, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 16 April 1917, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1917 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
17 SEP
17 Sep 1917 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 17 September 1917, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 17 September 1917, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Sep 1917 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1917)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Baranya | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Bekes County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Budapest | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Csongrád megye | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Fejér | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Heves County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Nógrád megye | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Pest County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Somogy County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Tolna County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Vas County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Veszprém megye | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
| Zala County | 16 Apr 1917 | 17 Sep 1917 |
DST Changes Summary for Hungary
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary
Does Hungary use Daylight Saving Time in 1917?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1917 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Hungary?
The next scheduled time transition in Hungary will take place on Monday, 16 April 1917. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Hungary follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Hungary follows a single, unified schedule. Every county across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Hungary?
Following the shift on 16 Apr 1917, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.