Country guide
Hungary Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Budapest
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration45-60 min
Communication StyleDirect, formal
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 16:30
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:00
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Formal, detail-oriented
- ·Use last names and formal titles initially
- ·Prepare detailed agendas and documentation
- ·Business lunches at restaurants are common for deals
General Tips
- ·Punctuality is valued
- ·Use formal titles and last names initially
- ·Hungarians appreciate thoroughness
- ·Business meals are common for relationship building
Cultural Notes
- ·Central European patterns
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