Current local time in Brno, Czech Republic
The live clock above shows the time in Brno. Brno is in the Europe/Prague time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | Kraj Vysocina |
| Population | about 379,000 |
| Coordinates | 49.20° N, 16.61° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Brno uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 4:48 AM | 9:02 PM | 16 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 7:45 AM | 3:57 PM | 8 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Brno at about 12:02 PM in mid-January, and about 12:59 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes behind the sun, because Brno sits at 16.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Brno time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Brno |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Brno |
|---|---|---|
| Zlin | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Vienna, Austria | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Bratislava, Slovakia | 123 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Ostrava | 138 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Prague | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Gyor, Hungary | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Opole, Poland | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Gliwice, Poland | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Czech Republic
Questions people ask
What time zone is Brno in?
Brno is in the Europe/Prague time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Brno have daylight saving time?
Brno uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Brno when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Brno's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).