Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1954)
| Country: | Hungary |
| Capital: | Budapest |
| Abbreviations: | HU, HUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +36 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
22 MAY
22 May 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 May 1954, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 May 1954, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 May 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
2 OCT
02 Oct 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 October 1954, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 October 1954, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1954)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Baranya | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Bekes County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Budapest | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Csongrád megye | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Fejér | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Heves County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Nógrád megye | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Pest County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Somogy County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Tolna County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Vas County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Veszprém megye | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
| Zala County | 22 May 1954 | 02 Oct 1954 |
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 1954?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1954 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 Saturday, 22 May 1954. At 23:59 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 22 May 1954, 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.