Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Hungary

In 2026, Hungary observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-29 and fall back on 2026-10-25.

DST 2026 schedule for Hungary

Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00) to 03:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift from 02:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 02:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00).

About time in Hungary

Country
Hungary
IANA time zone
Europe/Budapest
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Hungary in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Hungary

When does daylight saving time start in Hungary in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Hungary starts on 2026-03-29 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+01:00 to UTC+02:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Hungary in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Hungary ends on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 02:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+01:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Hungary?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Hungary is "Europe/Budapest". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Hungary have in 2026?+
Hungary has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.