What is the Capital of Hungary?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Hungary is Budapest. Hungary is located in Central Europe, Europe, with a population of 9,539,502. The official currency is the Hungarian forint and the primary language spoken is Hungarian.
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Budapest at a glance
| Capital city | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Central Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 9,539,502 (97th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Hungarian forint (HUF) |
| Calling code | +36 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Hungary
- Vienna, capital of Austria
- Zagreb, capital of Croatia
- Bucharest, capital of Romania
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
- Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
- Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Hungary in context
- Hungary covers 93,028 km², making it the 108th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 103 people per km² ranks 89th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
- Hungary is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,539,502 people, Hungary holds about 12.8% of the population of Central Europe.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Hungary is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Hungary — FAQ
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
Is Budapest the largest city in Hungary?
Yes — Budapest is both the capital and the largest city of Hungary.
What country is Budapest in?
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary.
What continent is Budapest in?
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is located in Europe.
Is Budapest the capital of Hungary?
Yes — Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
Budapest is the capital of which country?
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, in Central Europe.
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