Budapest
What time is it in Hungary
About Budapest
Budapest runs at UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, shifting to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is 6 hours behind all year, a stable predictable gap. The BKK metro starts at 04:30; most offices in the Pest business district open at 09:00 and close by 17:30, with a short lunch at 12:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Budapest right now?+
Budapest follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time. The exact current time updates live on this page.
What time zone is Budapest in?+
Budapest is in the Europe/Budapest time zone, which uses Central European Time (CET). This is UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during summer (daylight saving time).
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Budapest switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March and reverts to CET (UTC+1) on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Budapest and London?+
Budapest is 1 hour ahead of London during standard time. When the UK is on GMT and Hungary is on CET, the difference is +1 hour. Both regions observe daylight saving time, so the gap stays at 1 hour throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Budapest and New York?+
Budapest is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). During Eastern Daylight Time, the difference narrows to 6 hours, but it can briefly shift to 5 or 7 hours around DST transition weekends.
How does Budapest's local time compare to Istanbul?+
Budapest (CET/CEST) is 1 to 2 hours behind Istanbul (TRT, UTC+3). Budapeşte saatleri, Istanbul compared to Budapest shows Istanbul consistently 2 hours ahead during winter and the gap can vary to 1 hour briefly during DST transitions.
Is Budapest on the same time as Paris or Berlin?+
Yes. Budapest, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and most of Central Europe share the same time zone (CET/CEST), so the local time is identical across all these cities.