Current time in Budapest
Local time in Budapest
The time in Budapest is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Budapest is Central European Time (CET). Budapest is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Budapest starts at March 29, 2025.
Details for the time in Budapest
| Current time | 4:57 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Budapest |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Budapest Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Budapest uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Budapest.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 26, 2024 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 29, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |