Current Time in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
--:--:--
· Prague
Europe/Prague
Convert Prague time
Time zone of Prague
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 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 Prague and other cities
Daylight saving time in Prague
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).
Prague time FAQ
What time is it in Prague right now?
Prague is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Prague, updated every second.
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Prague.
Does Prague 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 Prague and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Prague.
Other cities in Czech Republic
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.