Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Budapest is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Budapest?

4:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Budapest to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Budapest right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Budapest · Hungary

3:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CEST · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

10:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Budapest and Tokyo

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Budapest (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BudapestOrganizerHungary ·· summer time3:39AMnow
TokyoJapan ·10:39AMnow

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Date in Budapest

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Budapest time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Budapest (09:00) and Tokyo (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Budapest (12:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Budapest (11:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (18:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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BudapestCEST
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Budapest9:00 AM CESTSun, Oct 18
Tokyo4:00 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:00 UTC

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Time difference between Budapest and Tokyo

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Budapest right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Budapest on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Budapest: then Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Budapest.

Time difference between Budapest and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Tokyo 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Budapest
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Tokyo 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Budapest

Budapest is on Central European Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Budapest & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Budapest and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Budapest right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Budapest on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Budapest: then Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Budapest.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Budapest and Tokyo?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Budapest (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Budapest observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Budapest is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Budapest?: 4:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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