Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1948)
| Country: | Hungary |
| Capital: | Budapest |
| Abbreviations: | HU, HUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +36 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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00
4 APR
04 Apr 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 April 1948, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 April 1948, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Apr 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
3 OCT
03 Oct 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 October 1948, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 October 1948, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Oct 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1948)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Baranya | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Bekes County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Budapest | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Csongrád megye | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Fejér | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Heves County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Nógrád megye | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Pest County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Somogy County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Tolna County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Vas County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Veszprém megye | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
| Zala County | 04 Apr 1948 | 03 Oct 1948 |
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 1948?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1948 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 Sunday, 04 April 1948. 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 04 Apr 1948, 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.