Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (1990)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 1990, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 1990, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 1990 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
30 SEP
30 Sep 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1990, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1990, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (1990)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Baranya | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Bekes County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Budapest | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Csongrád megye | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Fejér | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Heves County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Nógrád megye | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Pest County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Somogy County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Tolna County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Vas County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Veszprém megye | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Zala County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
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 1990?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1990 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, 25 March 1990. 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 25 Mar 1990, 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.