Sunrise

Sunrise in Budapest

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunrise
4:47 AM
Direction
Northeast(53°)
Sunset
8:42 PM

Face northeast to see today's sunrise in Budapest.

Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.

Today's Budapest sunrise time and exact compass direction are shown below. The map and compass show where the sun rises from any point across the city.

In Budapest, sunrise appears toward flat Pest and the Hungarian Plain. The exact bearing changes through the year and is shown on the live map above.

In Budapest, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.

Visible sunrise

Buildings, hills, water, and local terrain can change when the sun is actually visible. Use an open horizon or elevated viewpoint where possible.

Best viewing window

Best viewing is usually 10 minutes before sunrise to 25 minutes after.

Seasonal shift

The sunrise direction shifts northeast in summer and southeast in winter.

Local tip

Fisherman's Bastion, Gellért Hill, and János Hill are strong sunrise viewpoints. Use the compass line to choose the exact side of the viewpoint for today's date.

Best places to see sunrise in Budapest

  • Fisherman's Bastion
    Map

    East-facing Buda Castle viewpoint across the Danube toward Parliament.

  • Gellért Hill — Citadella
    Map

    235m hilltop with broad views over both sides of the city and the Danube.

  • János Hill — Elizabeth Lookout Tower
    Map

    Highest point in Budapest with a broad city-basin panorama.

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
  • Choose open ground or elevation

Frequently asked questions

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