Geographic position of Pécs
Pécs is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.0762° N, 18.2281° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,129 km (3,187 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,890 km (3,039 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,148 km (9,413 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,408 km (875 mi) east
Pécs 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 Pécs
With a population of 145,347, Pécs ranks as the 5th most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Pécs
Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV / LHPP) is a major international airport serving Pécs directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Pécs
Pécs 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 Pécs
Business hours in Pécs (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 Pécs
Compare time in Pécs with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pécs in?
Pécs 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 Pécs at UTC+2.
What time is it in Pécs right now?
The current local time in Pécs is 19:17:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pécs observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pécs 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 Pécs?
Pécs is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pécs?
Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV) is the airport serving Pécs. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:52.
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