Current Time in Budapest, Hungary
3:57:42 AM CEST
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Europe/Budapest
- Time Zone
- CEST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+2
- Daylight Saving Time
- CET starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Country
- Hungary
- Est. Population
- ~1.7M people
See also:Hungary
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Budapest right now?
- The current time in Budapest is 3:57 AM CEST (GMT+2). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Budapest with other cities.
- Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Budapest is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST). Clocks will return to standard time (CET) on Oct 25, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Budapest?
- Budapest is at GMT+2 (CEST). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Budapest.