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Check local time in Prague and all Czech Republic cities. Czech Republic spans 2 time zones.

Czech Republic Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Prague
👥 Population
10.7M
💰 Currency
Kč Czech Koruna
📞 Phone Code
+420
🗣️ Official Languages
Czech

🕐Time Zones in Czech Republic

CET (UTC+1)CEST (UTC+2)

Czech Republic uses CET (UTC+1) year-round. Prague is the capital and largest city.

Czech Republic observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Czech Republic uses CEST (UTC+2).

Major Cities in Czech Republic (4 cities)

Prague
Prague
08:20
Brno
Prague
08:20
Ostrava
Prague
08:20
Pilsen
Prague
08:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Czech Republic

To call Czech Republic from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Czech Republic. For UK callers, Czech Republic is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Czech Republic are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Czech Republic are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Czech Republic

Traveling to Czech Republic from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Czech Republic follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Czech Republic

  • The capital Prague is the political center of Czech Republic with a total national population of 10.7M.
  • Czech Republic follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Czech Republic

Czech Republic uses a single time zone (CET (UTC+1)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Prague serves as the political and often economic center of Czech Republic. Major business activities are spread across cities including Prague, Brno, Ostrava.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Czech Republic, it's important to consider the time difference. CET (UTC+1) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Czech Republic.

Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (Kč) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +420. Multiple languages are spoken, including Czech.

Cities in Czech Republic

Explore local time in 4 cities across Czech Republic:

PragueBrnoOstravaPilsen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Czech Republic

Czech Republic spans 2 time zones: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2). The capital Prague uses CET (UTC+1).

Czech Republic observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Czech Republic uses CEST (UTC+2).

To call Czech Republic from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Czech Republic. For UK callers, Czech Republic is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Czech Republic are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (Kč) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +420. Official languages include Czech.