Geographic position of Zalaegerszeg
Zalaegerszeg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.8370° N, 16.8440° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,214 km (3,240 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,805 km (2,986 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,233 km (9,465 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,283 km (797 mi) east
Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg
With a population of 61,898, Zalaegerszeg ranks as the 34th most populous city in Hungary, out of 136 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zalaegerszeg
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB / LHSM) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Zalaegerszeg.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Zalaegerszeg
Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg
Business hours in Zalaegerszeg (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 Zalaegerszeg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zalaegerszeg in?
Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Zalaegerszeg right now?
The current local time in Zalaegerszeg is 19:19:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zalaegerszeg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg?
Zalaegerszeg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zalaegerszeg?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) is the nearest airport to Zalaegerszeg, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:48.
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