Offset
There is no time difference between Amsterdam and Budapest.
Amsterdam (CEST) is currently the same time as Budapest (GMT+2).
CEST: UTC+2
GMT+2: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Amsterdam (9 AM–5 PM in Budapest).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Amsterdam (1:00 PM Budapest).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
Hungary
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- 1848 Revolution Memorial DaySun, Mar 15
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour dayFri, May 1
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- State Foundation DayThu, Aug 20
- 1956 Revolution Memorial DayFri, Oct 23
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Amsterdam | Budapest | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Amsterdam and Budapest observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:21 AM
- Sunset
- 10:00 PM
- Day length
- 16h 39m
- Sunrise
- 4:48 AM
- Sunset
- 8:39 PM
- Day length
- 15h 51m
Daylight overlap: 15h 18m — 5:21 AM–8:39 PM in Amsterdam (5:21 AM–8:39 PM in Budapest). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
Airports in Central European Summer Time
- BUD
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 9:00 am Amsterdam is 9:00 am Budapest.
- What is 12:00 pm Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 12:00 pm Amsterdam is 12:00 pm Budapest.
- What is 12:30 pm Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 12:30 pm Amsterdam is 12:30 pm Budapest.
- What is 2:00 pm Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 2:00 pm Amsterdam is 2:00 pm Budapest.
- What is 5:00 pm Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 5:00 pm Amsterdam is 5:00 pm Budapest.
- What is 11:30 pm Amsterdam in Budapest?
- 11:30 pm Amsterdam is 11:30 pm Budapest.