Hungary facts
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Central Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 93,028 km² · 35,918 sq mi · 22,987,684 acres |
| Language | Hungarian |
| Demonym | Hungarian |
| Currency | Hungarian Forint (HUF) |
| Time zone | Europe/Budapest · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +36 |
| Internet domain | .hu |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 47.4984, 19.0404 |
Time difference
Budapest is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Hungary is about 0.99% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Hungary is about 38.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Budapest to Washington, D.C.: about 7,335 km (4,558 mi) as the crow flies.
- Budapest to London: about 1,449 km (900 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Hungary shares land borders with 7 countries: Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
How big is Hungary?
Hungary covers about 93,028 km² (35,918 sq mi), ranking 108 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.99% of the size of the United States. It is about 38.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Hungary in?
Budapest uses UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) today. When it is noon in Budapest, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF).
What is the country code for Hungary?
The international calling code is +36. From the United States dial 011 36 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 36.
What language is spoken in Hungary?
Official or national language: Hungarian.