Budapest time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Central European Time alternates between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2). The live clock for Budapest, Hungary applies the correct seasonal rule automatically. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time in Budapest, Hungary at a glance
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET)
- Standard time
- CET, UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- CEST, UTC+2
- Used in
- Hungary
Time zone names for developers
IANA time zone identifier: Europe/Budapest
When the clocks change in Budapest, Hungary
Clocks in Budapest change twice a year.
- On Sunday 29 March 2026 at 2:00 AM, clocks went forward one hour, to CEST.
- On Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 AM, clocks go back one hour, to CET.
- On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward one hour, to CEST.
Places on Central European Time
Central European Time covers Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged and Miskolc. Used in Hungary.
How many hours ahead or behind Budapest
On 7 October 2026, London is 1 hour behind Budapest.
| City | Difference from Budapest |
|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |