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Current Time in Prague, Czech Republic

Check the current local time in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague uses the Europe/Prague time zone, with CET (UTC +1:00) during standard time and CEST (UTC +2:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
4:54 PM
Sunset today
9:16 AM
Day length
16h 22m
Population
1.3 M
Coordinates: 50.0755° N, 14.4378° E · Elevation: 200 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 24, 2026
Prague, Czech Republic — Live Clock
6:06:38 AM
CEST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
DST ends: October 25, 2026

Prague Time Zone

Time Zone

Europe/Prague

Prague, Czech Republic

Current zone: CEST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CET

UTC +1:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CEST

UTC +2:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October

About Prague Time: CET & CEST

Prague is located in Czech Republic and uses the Europe/Prague time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Prague overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Prague aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Prague vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +2:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Prague in 123 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Prague.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Prague time

What time is it in Prague right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Prague, Czech Republic, updated every second. Right now, Prague is on CEST with a UTC offset of UTC +2:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Prague in?

Prague uses the Europe/Prague timezone. Standard time is CET (UTC +1:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CEST (UTC +2:00). Currently Prague is on CEST (UTC +2:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Prague?

Prague is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Prague observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Prague observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC +1:00) and CEST (UTC +2:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Sunday in March and fall back on Last Sunday in October. Right now Prague is using CEST.

Is Prague on CET or CEST right now?

Right now Prague is using CEST (UTC +2:00). It switches to CEST in summer and back to CET in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Prague from New York?

The best call window from New York to Prague depends on the current offset. Prague is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.