Current local time in Prague, Czech Republic
The live clock above shows the time in Prague. Prague is in the Europe/Prague time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | Prague |
| Population | about 582,000 |
| Coordinates | 50.08° N, 14.47° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Prague 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 | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 4:52 AM | 9:15 PM | 16 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 7:58 AM | 4:01 PM | 8 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Prague at about 12:11 PM in mid-January, and about 1:07 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Prague sits at 14.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Prague time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Prague |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Pizen | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Dresden, Germany | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Chemnitz, Germany | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Brno | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Gera, Germany | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Linz, Austria | 197 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Leipzig, Germany | 201 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Regensburg, Germany | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Czech Republic
Questions people ask
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague is in the Europe/Prague time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Prague have daylight saving time?
Prague 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 Prague when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Prague's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).