Eclipse time in Budapest48% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Budapest August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Budapest at Aug 2, 11:20 AM GMT+2 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 55° above the horizon at azimuth 141°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 11:20 AM GMT+2
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 48%
MAG 0.57
SUN ALT 55°
Partial begins Aug 2, 10:16 AM GMT+2
Partial ends Aug 2, 12:26 PM GMT+2
UTC check: maximum 09:20 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Budapest sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 11:20 AM GMT+2 — 48% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.57.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 55° above the horizon at azimuth 141° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1571 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Budapest is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness. Safety & source notes Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.
Path and city marker
Eclipse geometry Loading path geometry Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.
See it from your location Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.
Use my location Dark-sky places near Budapest 127 km (79 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Bükk National Park
View → 159 km (99 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Hortobágy National Park
View → 168 km (104 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Zselic Starry Sky Park
View → Dark-sky stays near Budapest ~2 hr 12 min drive · Bortle 3 Bükk National Park / Bükki Csillagda route
View stay → ~2 hr 39 min drive · Bortle 3 Hotel Kralova Studna
View stay → ~2 hr 45 min drive · Bortle 2 Hortobagy National Park lodging cluster
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Budapest. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Budapest: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 11:20 AM GMT+2
How much of the Sun is covered? 48% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses? No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.