🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Hungary is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF).
10–15% is usual. Many Budapest restaurants add a service charge, so check the bill.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Hungarian. Dialling code: +36.
Quick answers for Hungary
Places in Hungary
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Hungary?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Hungary use?
Hungary uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Hungary?
Hungary is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Hungary?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Hungary?
The Hungarian forint (HUF).
Do you tip in Hungary?
10–15% is usual. Many Budapest restaurants add a service charge, so check the bill.
What is the dialling code for Hungary?
+36. From a UK phone, dial +36 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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