Geographic position of Békéscsaba
Békéscsaba is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.6833° N, 21.1000° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,197 km (3,229 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,822 km (2,996 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,216 km (9,455 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,611 km (1,001 mi) east
Békéscsaba lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Békéscsaba
With a population of 59,732, Békéscsaba ranks as the 37th most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Békéscsaba
Arad International Airport (ARW / LRAR) is a regional airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Békéscsaba.
Current local time at the airport is 20:19:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Békéscsaba
Békéscsaba uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Budapest. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Békéscsaba
Business hours in Békéscsaba (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Békéscsaba
Compare time in Békéscsaba with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Békéscsaba in?
Békéscsaba follows the Europe/Budapest time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Békéscsaba at UTC+2.
What time is it in Békéscsaba right now?
The current local time in Békéscsaba is 19:19:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Békéscsaba observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Békéscsaba is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Békéscsaba?
Békéscsaba is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Békéscsaba?
Arad International Airport (ARW) is the nearest airport to Békéscsaba, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:19:27.
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