Budapest Tokyo Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Budapest and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Budapest (or 7 hours during CEST). Budapest uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2) while Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). When it's 12:00 PM in Budapest, it's 8:00 PM in Tokyo.

Budapest observes daylight saving time while Japan does not, so the difference varies between 7 and 8 hours throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Tokyo from Budapest

Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Budapest time. This corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Tokyo, catching late afternoon business hours in Japan.

Hungary and Japan have diplomatic and business ties, with Japanese companies operating in Hungary's manufacturing sector. Budapest's central European location makes it a production hub for Japanese auto manufacturers.

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