Vehicle registration plate code for
Hungary
H
European Union·ISO HU
Example plate
H
ABCD 123
Typical format: AABB 123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Hungary is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "H" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
H
ISO-2
HU
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Hungary
What does "H" mean on a number plate?
"H" is the international distinguishing sign of Hungary — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Hungary is HU.
What does a Hungary number plate look like?
The typical format is "AABB 123" — for example "ABCD 123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Hungary use the blue EU band?
Yes. Hungary is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "H" letters on the left.