Current Time in Budapest (2026)

Budapest is in the Central European Time (CET) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Europe/Budapest · GMT+2

UTC offset

UTC+2

Daylight saving now

Yes — Budapest is on summer time

Next clock change

October 25, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Budapest right now?

The current time in Budapest is 5:33 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Budapest uses Central European Summer Time (Europe/Budapest, GMT+2).

What timezone is Budapest in?

Budapest is in the Central European Summer Time (IANA: Europe/Budapest, abbreviation: GMT+2).

What is Budapest's UTC offset?

Budapest is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Budapest observe daylight saving?

Yes — Budapest observes daylight saving time. Budapest is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on October 25, 2026.