What time is it in Budapest right now?

Budapest is on Europe/Budapest, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Budapest in?

Budapest uses the IANA time zone Europe/Budapest, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Budapest today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:18 AM and sets at about 8:21 PM local time in Budapest, giving roughly 15h 3m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:50 PM.

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Current local time in Budapest

Budapest keeps time on the Europe/Budapest zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Budapest

11:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC+2

Budapest time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Budapest
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Hungary
Coordinates: 47.50°, 19.04°
Population: 1,741,041
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Budapest today

Computed from Budapest's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Solar noon: 12:50 PM
Day length: 15h 3m
Civil dawn: 4:35 AM
Civil dusk: 9:04 PM
Golden hour ends: 5:58 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:41 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Budapest time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Budapest is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	7h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Budapest time

Scheduling across Europe/Budapest is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Budapest and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Budapest.Track clock changesSee exactly when Budapest next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Budapest beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Budapest offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Budapest baked in, not guessed.

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Budapesttime — questions & answers

What time is it in Budapest right now?: Budapest is on Europe/Budapest, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Budapest in?: Budapest uses the IANA time zone Europe/Budapest, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Budapest today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:18 AM and sets at about 8:21 PM local time in Budapest, giving roughly 15h 3m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:50 PM.