Current local time in Prague, Czechia
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Prague
Prague, Praha, Hlavní město, Czechia uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Prague), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Czechia. Population: about 1,165,581.
| Country: | Czechia |
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| State / region: | Praha, Hlavní město |
| Coordinates: | 50°05′N / 14°25′E |
| Population: | 1,165,581 |
| Currency: | Czech koruna (CZK) |
| Languages: | Czech, Slovak |
| Country calling code: | +420 |
Time zone in Prague
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Prague |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Prague is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Prague today
| Sunrise: | 07:34 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 25m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:01 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Prague
- London+1 hPrague is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hPrague is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hPrague is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Prague time
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague uses the IANA time zone Europe/Prague (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Prague observe daylight saving time?
Prague is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Prague and London?
Right now Prague is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Prague and New York?
Right now Prague is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.