Current Time in Czech Republic
Czech Republic is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Czech Republic
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Prague |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Czech Republic and other cities
Daylight saving time in Czech Republic
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Czech Republic time FAQ
What time is it in Czech Republic right now?
Czech Republic is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Czech Republic, updated every second.
What time zone is Czech Republic in?
Czech Republic is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Prague.
Does Czech Republic observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Czech Republic and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Czech Republic.
Current time in Czech Republic cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.