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Time in Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Exact Current Time in Czech Republic (Czechia) Now

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/Prague

  • UTC 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 ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)PragueUTC +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

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
PragueCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
BrnoCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
OstravaCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
PlzeňCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
LiberecCET / CESTUTC +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/Prague

  • UTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

For verified background, see 👉 Time in the Czech Republic — Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about Czechia time? Check the FAQs below.
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How many time zones does Czechia use?

The Czech Republic uses one time zone, ensuring the same clock applies everywhere from Prague to Ostrava.

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Does Czechia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. The country moves clocks forward in March and back in October, following the EU-wide DST schedule.

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What 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.

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What are the Czech Republic’s UTC offsets?

The standard offset is UTC +1, increasing to UTC +2 when Daylight Saving Time is active.

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Is 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.

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What is the IANA time zone ID for Czechia?

The IANA identifier for the entire country is Europe/Prague, representing all regions consistently.

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How can I convert Czechia’s time to another country?

You can easily compare times using the time converter for precise global conversions.