Budapest time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central European Summer Time (Europe/Budapest) |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+1 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:40 AM / 06:25 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Hungary — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 47.5° N, 19.04° E |
New York to Budapest time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Budapest? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (3 hours).
| New York | Budapest |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Budapest time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Budapest. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 1 hour behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Budapest observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
Sunrise and sunset in Budapest
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:40 AM | 06:25 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:42 AM | 06:23 PM | 11 h 41 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:43 AM | 06:21 PM | 11 h 38 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:45 AM | 06:19 PM | 11 h 35 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:46 AM | 06:17 PM | 11 h 31 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:47 AM | 06:15 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:49 AM | 06:13 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Budapest
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:10 AM – 06:22 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:22 AM – 07:21 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:44 PM – 06:44 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:44 PM – 06:56 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Budapest and New York?
Budapest is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest is in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Budapest.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
Budapest observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
When is golden hour in Budapest?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Budapest runs 05:44 PM – 06:44 PM and morning golden hour 06:22 AM – 07:21 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Budapest?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Budapest is at 06:40 AM and sunset at 06:25 PM, a day length of 11 h 45 min (local time).