Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Budapest. Budapest uses Central European Time (CET/CEST) while Bucharest uses Eastern European Time (EET/EEST). Both cities observe daylight saving time.
When it's 12:00 PM in Budapest, it's 1:00 PM in Bucharest. The 1-hour difference remains constant year-round as both EU cities shift for DST together.
Any business hour works! With only a 1-hour difference, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in either city overlaps almost entirely with business hours in the other.
Budapest and Bucharest are neighboring Central/Eastern European capitals. Direct flights take about 1 hour, and there are also train connections through the scenic Carpathian region.