Current time in Czech Republic

Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Prague

20:03:45

Saturday 24 October 2026

Time zoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Europe/Prague

UTC offsetUTC+2

Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

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Official name: Česko
Capital: Prague
Population: 10,537,818
Currency: CZK
Language: Czech
Dialling code: +420
Internet domain: .cz
ISO codes: CZ, CZE
Continent: Europe
Largest city: Prague
Cities on WorldClock: 1
Number of time zones: 1

About Czech Republic

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is landlocked located in Central Europe. The country’s capital and largest city is Prague, its official language is Czech although many other languages are recognised within the country and the population of the Czech Republic is about 10.5 million. The currency used in the Czech Republic is the Czech koruna (CZK).

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Time difference from Czech Republic

City	Local time	Difference
London	19:03	1 h behind
Paris	20:03	Same time
Moscow	21:03	1 h ahead
Istanbul	21:03	1 h ahead
Dubai	22:03	2 h ahead
New Delhi	23:33	3:30 h ahead
Bangkok	01:03	5 h ahead
Tokyo	03:03	7 h ahead
Sydney	05:03	9 h ahead
New York	14:03	6 h behind
Los Angeles	11:03	9 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is the Czech Republic in?

The Czech Republic uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.

How many time zones does the Czech Republic have?

The Czech Republic has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.

Does the Czech Republic observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The Czech Republic changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.

What time is it in Prague right now?

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between the Czech Republic and London?

The Czech Republic is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between the Czech Republic and New York?

The Czech Republic is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call the Czech Republic?

Office hours in the Czech Republic (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the Czech Republic?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, France….

What is the dialling code for the Czech Republic?

The international dialling code for the Czech Republic is +420.