Current Time in Czechia
Czechia uses Central European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Czechia time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
--:--UTC+2- Daylight saving
- In effect (CEST)
- Cities
- Prague
IANA time zone: Europe/Prague.
Major cities in Czechia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia to New York | -6 hours | |
| Czechia to London | -1 hour | |
| Czechia to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Czechia to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Czechia to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Czechia: FAQs
What time zone is Czechia in?
Czechia uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for daylight saving time.
Does Czechia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Central European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Czechia and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Czechia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Prague, the capital?
Prague is on Central European Time, currently CEST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Prague page.