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Hungary

Budapest

Normal Precautions
CapitalBudapest
LanguageHungarian
CurrencyHUF · Hungarian forint
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2026-04-15
Risk Level1 / 4
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Exercise normal precaution in Hungary . Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and major train stations in Budapest. This includes passport theft on the trains between Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava. Review our travel guidance for Hungary to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Emergency

Ambulance

ambulance

104

Fire

fire

105

Police

police

107

General Emergency

general emergency

112

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Essential Phrases

General

BEH-sehl AHN-goh-lool?

Do you speak English?

el-NEH-zehsht / SHY-nah-lom

Excuse me / Sorry

ez MEN-yee-beh KUR-ul?

How much does this cost?

nem ER-tem

I don't understand

ezt SEH-ret-nehm

I would like this

KUH-suh-num

Thank you

hol vahn ah MOHSH-doh?

Where is the bathroom?

EE-gen / nem

Yes / No

Greetings

YOH nah-pot

Hello

Emergency

SHEH-geet-shehg / OR-vohsh-rah vahn SUK-sheh-gem

Help! / I need a doctor

US Embassy

Consulate

Budapest

Szabadsag ter 12, 1054 Budapest, Hungary

+36-1-887-0400

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