Country calling code
Hungary Country Code: +36
Use +36 to call phone numbers in Hungary from abroad. This page includes the dialing format, ISO codes, time zone, and emergency numbers.
🇭🇺 Hungary
Capital
Budapest
Time zone
Europe/Budapest
ISO alpha-2
HU
Currency
HUF (Forint)
Quick facts about Hungary
Official name
Hungary
Region
Central Europe
Official language
Hungarian
Internet TLD
.hu
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How to call Hungary (+36)
International dialing format: Exit code + 36 + Area/Mobile code + Number
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial country code 36
Hungary’s country calling code is 36.
3) Dial area/mobile code + number
Example: Budapest uses area code 1. From abroad, do not dial the domestic 06.
Examples (format)
Budapest landline
+36 1 XXX XXXX
Other city landline
+36 XX XXX XXX
Mobile number
+36 XX XXX XXXX
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Hungary phone number format
Hungary uses an open dial plan and national significant numbers are commonly 8 or 9 digits (excluding the country code). Typical patterns:
| Type | Domestic format (inside HU) | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest (area 1) | 06 1 XXX XXXX | +36 1 XXX XXXX |
| Other geographic | 06 XX XXX XXX | +36 XX XXX XXX |
| Mobile | 06 XX XXX XXXX | +36 XX XXX XXXX |
Hungary ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are used for shipping, payments, analytics, customs, and data systems.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | HU | Short country code (forms, shipping labels) |
| ISO alpha-3 | HUN | Databases, reporting, standards |
| ISO numeric | 348 | Systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
Hungary time zone
IANA time zone ID
Europe/Budapest
Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
UTC offset
UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
Daylight Saving Time is observed seasonally.
Neighboring countries
Hungary borders:
Emergency numbers in Hungary
Emergency numbers can vary by operator/area and may change—confirm locally when possible.
General emergency
112
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
Police
107
FAQ
What is Hungary’s country calling code? ▾
Hungary’s country calling code is +36.
Do I dial 06 when calling Hungary from abroad? ▾
No. 06 is a domestic trunk prefix used within Hungary. From abroad, dial +36 followed by the area/mobile code and number.
What time zone is Hungary in? ▾
Europe/Budapest: CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer.
What are Hungary’s ISO codes? ▾
ISO codes: HU (alpha-2), HUN (alpha-3), 348 (numeric).
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