Hungary Budapest Mission
Mission leaders
Case M. and Kerri L. Lawrence
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Budapest, Hajnóczy József Utca 14, 1122, Hungary
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and fees.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter · about 652 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F / 5°C | 29°F / -2°C | 40 mm |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 33°F / 0°C | 42 mm |
| Mar | 54°F / 12°C | 36°F / 2°C | 45 mm |
| Apr | 63°F / 17°C | 44°F / 7°C | 44 mm |
| May | 70°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 72 mm |
| Jun | 80°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 67 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 55 mm |
| Aug | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 47 mm |
| Sep | 74°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 57 mm |
| Oct | 63°F / 17°C | 47°F / 8°C | 52 mm |
| Nov | 50°F / 10°C | 38°F / 3°C | 63 mm |
| Dec | 42°F / 6°C | 32°F / 0°C | 50 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Hungarian
Hungarian is not related to its neighbors' languages. Stress is always on the first syllable; "sz" = s, "s" = sh, "gy" ≈ dy.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Budapest Hungary Temple — Under construction (21 June 2025) · ~0 km
- Vienna Austria Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled (17 October 2026) · ~214 km
- Freiberg Germany Temple — Operating (29 June 1985) · ~563 km
The Church in Hungary
- Church Membership
- 5,274
- Stakes
- 1
- Congregations
- 19
- FamilySearch Centers
- 12
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest
- Currency
- HUF
- Country code
- +36
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1990
Culture & food
- Toasting customs and formality matter.
- Use titles until invited otherwise.
Foods: Goulash, Lángos, Chicken paprikash, Chimney cake
Family groups
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources