Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary 🇭🇺 (2030)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 2030 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 2030, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 2030, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2030 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
27 OCT
27 Oct 2030 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 2030, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 2030, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 2030 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Hungary (2030)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Baranya | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Bekes County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Budapest | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Csongrád megye | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Fejér | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Heves County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Nógrád megye | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Pest County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Somogy County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Tolna County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Vas County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Veszprém megye | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
| Zala County | 31 Mar 2030 | 27 Oct 2030 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hungary
Does Hungary use Daylight Saving Time in 2030?
Yes, Hungary observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2030 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, 31 March 2030. 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 31 Mar 2030, 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.