What timezone does Budapest use?

Budapest uses the Europe/Budapest IANA timezone, which is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during Daylight Saving Time.

When does Budapest switch to Daylight Saving Time?

Budapest observes EU Daylight Saving Time rules: clocks go forward 1 hour on the last Sunday of March at 02:00 local time, and back 1 hour on the last Sunday of October at 03:00 local time.

Is this clock accurate?

The time is derived from your device's clock and converted using the browser's Intl API. As long as your system clock is accurate (most devices sync via NTP), the displayed time will be accurate.

Does this tool use any external services?

No. All calculations happen locally in your browser using the JavaScript Intl API. No network request is made to determine the time.

What is the difference between CET and CEST?

CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and applies during standard time (roughly November to March). CEST (Central European Summer Time) is UTC+2 and applies during Daylight Saving Time (roughly March to October).

Current Time in Budapest

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See the live current time in Budapest, Hungary with date, timezone offset, and DST status — updated every second in your browser.

Budapest, Hungary

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Timezone Details

IANA Timezone: Europe/Budapest
Standard Time: CET (UTC+1)
Summer Time: CEST (UTC+2)
Current Offset: --
DST Active: --

Comparison — Your Local Time

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Summary

See the live current time in Budapest, Hungary with date, timezone offset, and DST status — updated every second in your browser.

How it works

Your browser reads the current UTC timestamp.
The Intl.DateTimeFormat API converts it to the Europe/Budapest timezone.
The clock updates every second with the live local time.
UTC offset and DST status are derived from the timezone offset difference.
All computation is client-side — no data leaves your device.

Use cases

Schedule a call with someone in Budapest.
Check whether business hours in Hungary have started or ended.
Verify meeting times when coordinating across time zones.
Confirm the UTC offset during Central European Time (CET) vs. Summer Time (CEST).
Quick reference for developers working with Europe/Budapest timestamps.
Travelers planning arrival and departure times in Hungary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu