Visa

YOUR PASSPORT IS YOUR TICKET TO HUNGARY

As of May 1, 2004 Hungary is part of the European Union. As of December 21, 2007, Hungary is also part of the Schengen Agreement. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. This is particularly beneficial for travelers who wish to visit several European countries on the same trip. The Schengen visa is a 'visitor visa' and it is issued to citizens of countries who are required to obtain a visa before entering Europe.

Weather

CONTINENTAL CLIMATE

Hungary has a temperate climate, similar to the rest of the continental zone. The coldest month is January, the hottest month is July. The number of sunny hours a year is 1988.

See the actual WEATHER and forecast.

Electricity

ELECTRICITY IN HUNGARY IS 230 VOLTS

In Hungary the power sockets are of type C and F. Type C is also known as the standard "Euro" plug. The standard voltage is 230 Volts and the standard frequency is 50 Hertz. If you travel to Hungary with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.

Time Zone

GMT+2

Regular time zone: Central European time (GMT+1).
Seasonal adjustment (to daylight savings time) between the end of March and the end of October
Central European time +1 (GMT+2).

This is the TIME  in Budapest, Hungary now.

Currency & Exchange

THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY OF HUNGARY IS FORINT(Ft, HUF)

Banknotes: 500, 1 000, 2 000, 5 000, 10 000, 20 000 

Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

Check the rate of the EURO here. Check the rate of the USD here.