Current Time in Debrecen, Hungary 🇭🇺
The current local time in Debrecen, Hungary is 13:25:01 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Debrecen is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 202,402. The sun rises at about 04:39 and sets at 20:35 today (15h 56m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:39
- Sunset 20:35
- 15h 56m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Debrecen is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 04:39 and sets at about 20:35 local time, giving Debrecen 15h 56m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:25 on Tuesday in Debrecen (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:25 here, it is 07:25 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Debrecen
- Use the Europe/Budapest IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Debrecen to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:25 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:25 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:25 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:25 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:25 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:55 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:25 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:25 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:25 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Debrecen
Compare Debrecen with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Hungary.
Business-hours overlap from Debrecen
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Debrecen overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Debrecen time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Debrecen time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Debrecen in?
Debrecen uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Debrecen observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Debrecen today?
Today the sun rises around 04:39 and sets around 20:35 in Debrecen, about 15h 56m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Debrecen and other cities?
When it is 13:25 in Debrecen, it is 07:25 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Debrecen's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Debrecen
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Budapest IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Hungary time page.
Local entity signals for Debrecen
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Debrecen.
| Country | Hungary |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Budapest (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 47.53, 21.62 |
| Population signal | About 202,402 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:39, sunset 20:35, 15h 56m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Budapest time-zone page for rules, the Hungary country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 47.53° N, 21.62° E
Population: 202,402
Country: 🇭🇺 Hungary
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Hungary: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Hungary: CEST