Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Budapest. Bucharest uses Eastern European Time (EET/EEST, UTC+2/+3) while Budapest uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2). When it's 12:00 PM in Bucharest, it's 11:00 AM in Budapest.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bucharest time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Budapest, covering standard business hours.
Bucharest and Budapest are neighboring Eastern European capitals with historical and cultural connections. Both are EU members and have growing tech and outsourcing industries. Direct flights connect them in about 1 hour.