Geographic position of Sopron
Sopron is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.6850° N, 16.5905° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,308 km (3,298 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,711 km (2,927 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,327 km (9,524 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,243 km (772 mi) east
Sopron 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 Sopron
With a population of 62,246, Sopron ranks as the 31st most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sopron
Vienna International Airport (VIE / LOWW) is a major international airport located about 47 km (29 mi) from Sopron.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Sopron
Sopron 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 Sopron
Business hours in Sopron (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 Sopron
Compare time in Sopron with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sopron in?
Sopron 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 Sopron at UTC+2.
What time is it in Sopron right now?
The current local time in Sopron is 19:18:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sopron observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sopron 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 Sopron?
Sopron is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sopron?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the nearest airport to Sopron, located about 47 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:20.
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