Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1919)
| Country: | Hungary |
| Capital: | Budapest |
| Abbreviations: | HU, HUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +36 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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15 APR
15 Apr 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 15 April 1919, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 15 April 1919, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Apr 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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15 SEP
15 Sep 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 15 September 1919, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 15 September 1919, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Sep 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1919)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Baranya | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Bekes County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Budapest | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Csongrád megye | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Fejér | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Heves County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Nógrád megye | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Pest County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Somogy County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Tolna County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Vas County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Veszprém megye | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
| Zala County | 15 Apr 1919 | 15 Sep 1919 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary
Does Hungary use Daylight Saving Time in 1919?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1919 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 Tuesday, 15 April 1919. 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 15 Apr 1919, 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.