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Current Date And Time In Balatonszárszó, Hungary

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:51:53 CEST
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,992

✈️ Balatonszárszó, Somogy County, Hungary - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Balatonszárszó, Somogy County, Hungary using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Balatonszárszó.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Balatonszárszó with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Balatonszárszó — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Hungary, which includes Balatonszárszó, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Hungary before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Hungary's time zone +01:00, country calling code +36 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .HU. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Balatonszárszó.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+36
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.HU

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Hungary — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Balatonszárszó. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Balatonszárszó.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112

📊 Hungary At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Hungary — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.846
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
76.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
98.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$23,292
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Hungary development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Balatonszárszó for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Balatonszárszó
Regional Airport
Taszár Air Base
Taszár, HU
49
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Balatonszárszó's exact coordinates, or Kaposvár's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Balatonszárszó From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balatonszárszó to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,174 km730 mi~ 2h 08m
London (United Kingdom)1,400 km870 mi~ 2h 24m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,078 km2,534 mi~ 5h 33m
New York (United States)6,968 km4,330 mi~ 8h 57m
Toronto (Canada)7,095 km4,409 mi~ 9h 06m
Tokyo (Japan)9,162 km5,693 mi~ 11h 32m
Singapore (Singapore)9,593 km5,961 mi~ 12h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)10,007 km6,218 mi~ 12h 31m
Sydney (Australia)15,880 km9,867 mi~ 19h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,818 km11,071 mi~ 21h 43m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Balatonszárszó, Hungary is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Balatonszárszó requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time5:51 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Balatonszárszó to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:51 AM on Sunday in Balatonszárszó. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Balatonszárszó right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Balatonszárszó
New York (United States)Sat, 11:51 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:51 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:51 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:51 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:51 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:51 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:51 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:51 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:51 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:51 PM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Balatonszárszó — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Balatonszárszó is the Hungarian forint (HUF), written as Ft. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Ft 317.02
HUF
€ 1 Euro
Ft 360.65
HUF
£ 1 British Pound
Ft 422.25
HUF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ft 221.28
HUF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ft 224.79
HUF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Balatonszárszó

Knowing which languages are used in Balatonszárszó helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Hungarian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Balatonszárszó. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Balatonőszöd (Somogy County, Hungary)2 mi3 kmSW
⬆️
Balatonszemes (Somogy County, Hungary)2 mi4 kmWSW
⬆️
Balatonföldvár (Somogy County, Hungary)3 mi5 kmENE
⬆️
Tihany (Veszprém, Hungary)7 mi11 kmNNE
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Balatonlelle (Somogy County, Hungary)7 mi11 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Balatonszárszó

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Balatonszárszó is the Colosseum (Italy), about 693 km away. Straight-line distances from Balatonszárszó to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy693 km431 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,379 km1,478 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,621 km3,493 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,400 km4,598 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,517 km5,913 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,876 km6,136 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,098 km6,896 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Balatonszárszó shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Somogy County and Hungary. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Somogy County Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Somogy County, including major hub cities.
✈️ Hungary Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Hungary.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Balatonszárszó, Hungary runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Balatonszárszó and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Balatonszárszó.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Balatonszárszó's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Balatonszárszó

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Balatonszárszó. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Balatonszárszó — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Balatonszárszó

Balatonszárszó keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Hungary. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Balatonszárszó

The closest airport to Balatonszárszó is Taszár Air Base, about 49 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Balatonszárszó From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Balatonszárszó needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Balatonszárszó gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Balatonszárszó

Balatonszárszó rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Balatonszárszó — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Balatonszárszó

ℹ️ Balatonszárszó OverviewSee the full profile of Balatonszárszó — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Balatonszárszó MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Balatonszárszó for distance and direction.
💰 Balatonszárszó CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Balatonszárszó

What side of the road do people drive on in Balatonszárszó?

Balatonszárszó, like the rest of Hungary, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Balatonszárszó use?

Balatonszárszó runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Balatonszárszó?

In Balatonszárszó, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Balatonszárszó?

Taszár Air Base is the nearest airport to Balatonszárszó, about 49 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Balatonszárszó in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Balatonszárszó runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Balatonszárszó?

Balatonszárszó shares the official and regional languages of Somogy County and Hungary — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Balatonszárszó?

No — Balatonszárszó uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), symbol Ft. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Balatonszárszó currency page for live rates.