Geographic position of Szombathely
Szombathely is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.2309° N, 16.6216° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,258 km (3,267 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,761 km (2,958 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,277 km (9,493 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,256 km (780 mi) east
Szombathely 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 Szombathely
With a population of 78,025, Szombathely ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Szombathely
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB / LHSM) is a regional airport located about 73 km (45 mi) from Szombathely.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Szombathely
Szombathely 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 Szombathely
Business hours in Szombathely (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 Szombathely
Compare time in Szombathely with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Szombathely in?
Szombathely 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 Szombathely at UTC+2.
What time is it in Szombathely right now?
The current local time in Szombathely is 19:19:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Szombathely observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Szombathely 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 Szombathely?
Szombathely is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Szombathely?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) is the nearest airport to Szombathely, located about 73 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:27.
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