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Time in Czech Republic (Czechia)
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The current time in the Czech Republic (Czechia) follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. The entire country shares a unified time system, synchronized with most of Central Europe — including Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia.
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IANA Time Zone:
Europe/PragueUTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)
Czech Republic time zone
Czechia operates on a single national time zone, applying equally across all regions.
| Time Zone | Example City | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST) | Prague | UTC +1 / +2 (DST) |
From Prague to Brno, every city observes the same CET/CEST schedule.
Daylight Saving Time in Czech Republic
DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour
DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour
Czechia follows the European Union’s DST rules, ensuring time changes align with its Central European neighbors.
For important calendar events or clock changes, visit the calendar or set an event countdown timer.
Major cities in Czech Republic & their time
| City | Time Zone | Typical Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | CET / CEST | UTC +1 / +2 |
| Brno | CET / CEST | UTC +1 / +2 |
| Ostrava | CET / CEST | UTC +1 / +2 |
| Plzeň | CET / CEST | UTC +1 / +2 |
| Liberec | CET / CEST | UTC +1 / +2 |
All Czech cities observe the same time schedule without exception.
Quick facts — Czech Republic time
Number of time zones: 1
Capital city: Prague
Default time zone: Central European Time (CET)
DST observed: Yes (March–October)
IANA ID:
Europe/PragueUTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)
For verified background, see 👉 Time in the Czech Republic — Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow many time zones does Czechia use?
The Czech Republic uses one time zone, ensuring the same clock applies everywhere from Prague to Ostrava.
QDoes Czechia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. The country moves clocks forward in March and back in October, following the EU-wide DST schedule.
QWhat is the official time zone in Czechia?
The official zone is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), which becomes Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
QWhat are the Czech Republic’s UTC offsets?
The standard offset is UTC +1, increasing to UTC +2 when Daylight Saving Time is active.
QIs Czechia in the same time zone as Germany and Austria?
Yes, Czechia shares the same CET/CEST schedule with Germany, Austria, and most Central European nations.
QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Czechia?
The IANA identifier for the entire country is Europe/Prague, representing all regions consistently.
QHow can I convert Czechia’s time to another country?
You can easily compare times using the time converter for precise global conversions.