Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1980)
| 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
5 APR
05 Apr 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 April 1980, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 April 1980, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Apr 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
28 SEP
28 Sep 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 September 1980, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 September 1980, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Sep 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1980)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Baranya | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Bekes County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Budapest | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Csongrád megye | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Fejér | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Heves County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Nógrád megye | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Pest County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Somogy County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Tolna County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Vas County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Veszprém megye | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Zala County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
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 1980?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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, 05 April 1980. 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 05 Apr 1980, 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.