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Sunrise and sunset in Budapest, Hungary
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:58 AM–7:40 AM and 5:22 PM–6:04 PM
Times are local time in Budapest. Current time in Budapest →
Sunrise and sunset in Budapest through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 43m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 56m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 4:28 PM | 10h 1m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 4:09 PM | 9h 21m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 3:56 PM | 8h 45m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 3:54 PM | 8h 28m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 4:03 PM | 8h 31m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 15m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 2m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 50m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 48m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 35m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 26m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 41m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:47 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 56m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:51 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 55m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:02 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 37m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 19m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 25m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 38m |
Calculated for 47.50°N, 19.08°E, including daylight saving time where Budapest uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Budapest this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 58m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 26m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:47 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:46 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Budapest today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Budapest, giving 11 hours 6 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Budapest?
The longest day in Budapest in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 58 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Budapest?
The shortest day in Budapest in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Budapest?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:47 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:46 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Budapest?
Today, golden hour in Budapest is from sunrise (6:58 AM) to 7:40 AM in the morning, and from 5:22 PM to sunset (6:04 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.