Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1983)
| 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
26 MAR
26 Mar 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 March 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 March 1983, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
25 SEP
25 Sep 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1983, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1983, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1983)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Baranya | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Bekes County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Budapest | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Csongrád megye | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Fejér | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Heves County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Nógrád megye | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Pest County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Somogy County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Tolna County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Vas County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Veszprém megye | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
| Zala County | 26 Mar 1983 | 25 Sep 1983 |
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 1983?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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, 26 March 1983. 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 26 Mar 1983, 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.