What time zone is Budapest I. kerület in?

Budapest I. kerület uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Budapest.

When is the next clock change in Budapest I. kerület?

Clocks in Budapest I. kerület move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Budapest I. kerület observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Budapest I. kerület observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Budapest I. kerület?

Budapest I. kerület is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Budapest I. kerület, Hungary

9:18:22 AM

09:18:22

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Budapest

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Time zone details

Budapest I. kerület is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 151 daysUpcomingView details

Location facts

Place

Country: Hungary
Administrative area
Country currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Practical

Country languages: Hungarian
Dialing code: +36
Population: 24,728

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Budapest I. kerület follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Budapest

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Budapest I. kerület to GMTTarget time 1 hour behind Budapest I. kerület to EETTarget time 1 hour ahead Budapest I. kerület to WETTarget time 1 hour behind Budapest I. kerület to MSKTarget time 2 hours ahead Budapest I. kerület to FETTarget time 2 hours ahead Budapest I. kerület to AZOTTarget time 2 hours behind

All times shown relative to Budapest I. kerület local time

Clock changes in Budapest I. kerület

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Hungary daylight saving time Clock changes worldwide

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Upcoming national public holidays in Hungary

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Budapest I. kerület in?: Budapest I. kerület uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Budapest.
When is the next clock change in Budapest I. kerület?: Clocks in Budapest I. kerület move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Budapest I. kerület observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Budapest I. kerület observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Budapest I. kerület?: Budapest I. kerület is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer