Channel identification guide

History in Hungary · channel ID and TV guide

History in Hungary uses the catalogue ID History.hu. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for History.hu when you match History in Hungary. The directory lists AETN UK in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
History.hu
Source geography
Hungary · HU
Programme categories
documentary
Site listed in the snapshot
historychannel.co.hu
Alternative labels
History TV Magyarország · History Channel
Owner field
AETN UK

Similar channel names

History in Germany can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (History.de) with History.hu before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
HistoryGermanyHistory.deA&E Network
HistoryAustraliaHistory.auFoxtel Networks
HistoryBrazilHistory.brA+E Networks
HistoryItalyHistory.itA&E Networks
HistoryJapanHistory.jpA+E Networks Asia
HistoryCanadaHistory.caCorus Entertainment
HistoryUnited StatesHistory.usA+E Networks

Match the TV guide

Check the documentary title and episode rather than the timeslot alone.

<channel id="History.hu">…</channel>
<programme channel="History.hu" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Europe/Budapest15 Jan 2025 20:00 +010015 Jan 19:00 UTC
Europe/Budapest15 Jul 2025 20:00 +020015 Jul 18:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for History before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “History | guide alignment test” against History.hu in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with History.hu exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “History TV Magyarország”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading