Time now in Czech Republic

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Prague (CEST)

Your device clock is 578ms behind of the detected local time (Europe/Prague, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

02:27:43
Thursday, April 30, 2026, week 18

Time in Czech Republic now

Czech Republic has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Czech Republic is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Czech Republic?

Official time in Czech Republic is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Czech Republic

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Prague UTC+01:00 Prague, Praha, Hlavní město, Praha 1, Praha, Hlavní město, Brno, Jihomoravský kraj

List of time zones used in Czech Republic (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Prague UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Czech Republic

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Czech Republic depends on the region.

  • Prague, Praha, Hlavní město: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Czech Republic use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Czech Republic observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Czech Republic

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Czech Republic was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Prague): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Prague): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Czech Republic?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Czech Republic have?
Czech Republic has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Czech Republic use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Czech Republic observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Czech Republic time

To convert Czech Republic time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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