Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1955)
| 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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22 MAY
22 May 1955 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 May 1955, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 May 1955, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 May 1955 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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2 OCT
02 Oct 1955 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 October 1955, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 October 1955, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1955 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1955)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Baranya | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Bekes County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Budapest | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Csongrád megye | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Fejér | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Heves County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Nógrád megye | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Pest County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Somogy County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Tolna County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Vas County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Veszprém megye | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
| Zala County | 22 May 1955 | 02 Oct 1955 |
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 1955?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1955 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, 22 May 1955. 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 22 May 1955, 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.