Geographic position of Szolnok
Szolnok is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.1807° N, 20.1984° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,252 km (3,263 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,767 km (2,962 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,271 km (9,489 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,528 km (949 mi) east
Szolnok 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 Szolnok
With a population of 71,285, Szolnok ranks as the 25th most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Szolnok
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD / LHBP) is a major international airport located about 76 km (47 mi) from Szolnok.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Szolnok
Szolnok 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 Szolnok
Business hours in Szolnok (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 Szolnok
Compare time in Szolnok with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Szolnok in?
Szolnok 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 Szolnok at UTC+2.
What time is it in Szolnok right now?
The current local time in Szolnok is 19:18:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Szolnok observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Szolnok 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 Szolnok?
Szolnok is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Szolnok?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) is the nearest airport to Szolnok, located about 76 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:50.
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