What time zone is Zalakaros in?

Zalakaros uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Budapest.

When is the next clock change in Zalakaros?

Clocks in Zalakaros move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Zalakaros observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Zalakaros observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Zalakaros?

Zalakaros is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Zalakaros, Zala County, Hungary

6:33:17 PM

18:33:17

Saturday, November 14, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Budapest

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Time zone details

Zalakaros is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Zalakaros

Sunrise6:51 AMSolar noon11:35 AMSunset4:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Hungary
Administrative area: Zala County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Practical

Country languages: Hungarian
Dialing code: +36
Population: 1,748
Elevation: Approximately 129 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 33' N / 17° 07' E

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Clock changes in Zalakaros

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Solar noon: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 27 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:19 AM – 4:52 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:42 AM – 5:28 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:04 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination23%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:51 AM (southeast, 116.1°)
Sunset: 4:19 PM (southwest, 243.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 27 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:35 AM (25.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:19 AM – 4:52 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 5:28 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:04 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:39 AM (southeast, 128.2°)
Moonset: 8:03 PM (southwest, 233.4°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	6:51 AM	4:19 PM	9 hr 27 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:53 AM	4:18 PM	9 hr 25 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:54 AM	4:17 PM	9 hr 22 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:56 AM	4:16 PM	9 hr 20 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:57 AM	4:15 PM	9 hr 18 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:59 AM	4:14 PM	9 hr 15 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:00 AM	4:13 PM	9 hr 13 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Hungary

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Zalakaros in?: Zalakaros uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Budapest.
When is the next clock change in Zalakaros?: Clocks in Zalakaros move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Zalakaros observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Zalakaros observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Zalakaros?: Zalakaros is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer