Sunrise & sunset times in Budapest, Hungary
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:46 and sets at 20:42 in Budapest. All times are shown in the Europe/Budapest timezone.
Today in Budapest
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Golden hour in Budapest today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Budapest when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Budapest (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Budapest’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:27 | 16:19 | 11:53 | 8h 52m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:07 | 11:57 | 10h 17m |
| March | 05:57 | 17:49 | 11:52 | 11h 51m |
| April | 05:55 | 19:33 | 12:43 | 13h 37m |
| May | 05:07 | 20:14 | 12:40 | 15h 07m |
| June | 04:46 | 20:42 | 12:44 | 15h 56m |
| July | 05:01 | 20:37 | 12:49 | 15h 35m |
| August | 05:39 | 19:56 | 12:48 | 14h 16m |
| September | 06:20 | 18:56 | 12:39 | 12h 35m |
| October | 07:02 | 17:56 | 12:29 | 10h 53m |
| November | 06:48 | 16:07 | 11:28 | 9h 19m |
| December | 07:24 | 15:53 | 11:38 | 8h 28m |
Solar year in Budapest (2026)
Day length in Budapest swings by 7h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Budapest
Longest day in Budapest: 15h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 44m.
Moon tonight in Budapest
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Budapest today?▼
The sun rises at 04:46 Europe/Budapest in Budapest, Hungary today.
What time is sunset in Budapest today?▼
The sun sets at 20:42 Europe/Budapest in Budapest today.
How long is the day in Budapest today?▼
Daylight in Budapest today lasts 15 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Budapest?▼
The morning golden hour in Budapest runs from 04:05 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:54 to 21:23.
What is the timezone of Budapest?▼
Budapest uses the Europe/Budapest timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Budapest?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Budapest is 21 June 2026, with 15h 58m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Budapest?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Budapest is 21 December 2026, with 8h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Budapest?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Budapest swings by 7h 32m.