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Hungary Country Code +36

Complete guide to calling Hungary from the US and abroad

ISO-2: HU ISO-3: HUN Europe Capital: Budapest

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+36
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 36 + area + number
Country TLD
.hu

Geography

Capital
Budapest
Continent
Europe
Area
93,030 km²
Population
9,514,251
Currency
Hungarian forint
Languages
Hungarian (official language) 99.6%, English 16%, German 11.2%, Russian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, French 1.2%, other 4.2%

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:09 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
104.6%
Internet Penetration
93.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
26.0%

How to Call Hungary from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Hungary from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
36
Hungary
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 36 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+36 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Hungary

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Hungary yet. From the US, dial 011 + 36 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Hungary uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Hungary

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 104.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 10,119,363 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 26.0 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,516,058 2024
Internet users (% of population) 93.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 104.6%
Fixed-line 26.0%
Internet 93.8%

Hungary on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Budapest.

Flag of Hungary

Flag of Hungary

The national flag of Hungary. See it next to other flags of Europe in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Hungary

Hungary has 11 holidays and observances (3 national, 8 public, 0 observances). The national day is Revolution Day (1848), on March 15. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

Today is a holiday in Hungary: All Saints' Day

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
March 15 Revolution Day (1848) National
May 1 Labour Day Public
August 20 St. Stephen's Day (National Day) National
October 23 Republic Day / 1956 Revolution National
November 1 All Saints' Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Second Day of Christmas Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Whit Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Hungary

Area

93,030 km²

35,919 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Kekes 1,014 m

Lowest point

Tisza River 78 m

Climate:
Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border
Natural resources:
Bauxite, Coal, Natural gas, Fertile soils, Arable land
Land borders:
Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine
Land use:
agricultural 55.7% (arable 45.4%), forest 22.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Hungary

GDP

$246 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$25,907 (2025)

Growth

0.5% (2025)

Inflation

4.4% (2025)

Unemployment

4.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.870 (#46 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Forint (HUF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 3%, Industry 23%, Services 60% (2025)
Top exports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (24%), Machinery and computers (18%), Vehicles and parts (16%), Pharmaceuticals (7%), Mineral fuels and oil (4%)
Top imports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (20%), Machinery and computers (16%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Mineral fuels and oil (9%), Pharmaceuticals (5%)
Main export markets:
Germany (25%), Romania (6%), Poland (5%), Italy (5%), Slovakia (5%)
Main suppliers:
Germany (22%), China (8%), Poland (6%), Austria (6%), Slovakia (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hungary

What is the country code for Hungary?
The country code for Hungary is +36.
How do I call Hungary from the US?
To call Hungary from the US, dial 011 + 36 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +36 instead of 011.
What time is it in Hungary?
The current time in Hungary is 3:09 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What is the national day of Hungary?
The national day of Hungary is Revolution Day (1848), on March 15.