Geographic position of Budapest
Budapest is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.4984° N, 19.0405° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,288 km (3,286 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,731 km (2,940 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,306 km (9,511 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,432 km (890 mi) east
Budapest 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 Budapest
With a population of 1,741,041, Budapest ranks as the 1st most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Budapest
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD / LHBP) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Budapest.
Current local time at the airport is 18:33:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Budapest
Budapest 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 Budapest
Business hours in Budapest (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 Budapest
Compare time in Budapest with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest 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 Budapest at UTC+2.
What time is it in Budapest right now?
The current local time in Budapest is 18:33:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Budapest 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 Budapest?
Budapest is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Budapest?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) is the nearest airport to Budapest, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:33:20.
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