Budapest is 6 hours ahead of New York. New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Budapest uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2). When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules, so the 6-hour difference remains relatively constant year-round.
Best calling time: 3:00 AM - 12:00 PM New York time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Budapest. Morning calls from New York work best.
New York has a significant Hungarian-American community. Budapest has become a popular destination for American tourists and a growing tech hub in Central Europe.