Budapest Fast Facts & Useful Addresses

Budapest (Hungary) Fast Facts

Location

Budapest provience, northern Hungary.

Flag

Flag of Budapest

Coordinates:

47°28′19″N 19°03′01″E

Country

Hungary

Languages

Finno-Ugric language group.

Area

City: 525.16 km2 (202.8 sq mi).

Population

1,699,000 (city).

Currency

Hungarian Forint (Ft).

Dialing code

36

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Tourist Information Service

Budapest Tourism Office
1056 Budapest Marcius 15 tér 7
Tel: (01) 266 0479.
Website: www.budapestinfo.hu
Opening hours: Daily 0800-2000.