Standard Time: until last Sunday of March: the clocks spring forward one hour Summer (Daylight Saving) Time: until the last Sunday of October: the clocks spring backwards one hour.
What is the spoken language ?
Official language
Hungarian
Other languages spoken
Mostly English, German.
Business language
English is regularly used for business in Hungary, especially among multinational firms. However, Hungary’s smaller or state-owned firms may have principals who do not speak English. In this case, an interpreter may be used for meetings, though it is prudent to agree on this in advance. German is the second most common foreign language.
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What is the local currency ?
Domestic currency
Hungarian Forint
ISO Code
HUF
To obtain domestic currency
The most practical way is to withdraw money directly from ATMs. There are many of them and they are easily accessible in airports, city centers, and all over the country. Currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks, bureaux de change, airports, railway stations, travel agencies and some restaurants throughout the country. Automatic exchange machines are available in Budapest and other main tourist centres.
Possible means of payment
Debit Cards and Travellers Cheque (accepted in some stores and banks, but not all). To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Euros or US Dollars.
Exchange rate on
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)
To find out the locations of ATMs in in Hungary, click on the link to your credit card: Visa, Mastercard or American Express
What is the climate ?
Type of climate
Generally there are four seasons, with a very warm summer from June to August. Spring and autumn are mild, while winters are usually very cold. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with snowfalls in winter. The average temperature is 11 °C The coldest month is January (average temperature -2°C) The hottest month is July (average temperature 28°C). April, May, September months are the best months to visit the country