If Budapest had a daily ritual, this would be it. As the sun dips behind the Buda hills and the Danube slowly darkens, the Hungarian Parliament Building transforms from impressive to unreal. Locals pause, tourists lift their phones, and suddenly the city feels cinematic. But when exactly do the Parliament lights turn on? And when do they disappear again? Here’s the honest, no-nonsense answer — with context, timing, and a few local quirks you won’t usually find in guidebooks.