What is the time difference between Budapest and London?

London is 1 hour behind Budapest right now.

When is the next public holiday in Budapest?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Budapest overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Budapest's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Budapest time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Budapest's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Budapest time).

Current Time in Budapest, Hungary — CET

UTC+01:00Standard timeEurope/Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

06:46:58 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Budapest, Hungary is 6:46 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Budapest is on standard time, CET (UTC+01:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Budapest

Time zone and daylight saving time in Budapest

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Budapest
Current offset: CET (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:33 AM

Sunset

04:20 PM

Day length

9h 47m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:27 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 8h 26m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 15h 58m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Budapest	Overlap with Budapest
New York	12:46	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	17:46	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:46	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Paris	18:46	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:46	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:46	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Budapest

In 50 days
Karácsony (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Karácsony másnapja (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Újév (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Budapest

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport BUD18 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Budapest and London?: London is 1 hour behind Budapest right now.
When is the next public holiday in Budapest?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Budapest overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Budapest's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Budapest time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Budapest's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Budapest time).

Time in other cities, compared with Budapest

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