Standard time applies in Prague right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Prague and your time
Prague at a glance
| Country | Czechia |
|---|---|
| Region | Prague |
| Capital of | Czechia |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 50.09° N, 14.42° E |
Which time zone Prague uses
Prague follows the Europe/Prague time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
As the capital of Czechia, Prague shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Prague, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
How far ahead or behind Prague is
A 9:00 AM start in Prague is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Prague and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Prague
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Prague grows from 8 hours 4 minutes to 16 hours 23 minutes and back, a swing of 8 hours 19 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Prague
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 9:16 PM | 16 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:59 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 4 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Prague
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Prague: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Prague
All the places listed below keep the same time as Prague.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilsen | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liberec | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dresden (Germany) | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chemnitz (Germany) | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wałbrzych (Poland) | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Legnica (Poland) | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brno | 186 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gera (Germany) | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Prague today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
Tools for time in Prague
- Convert a time to or from Prague: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Prague to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Prague and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague uses the Europe/Prague time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Prague?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Prague and New York?
Prague is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Prague and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Prague?
About 16 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.