PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Prague
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central European Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Prague
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+2
- Country
- Czechia
- Region
- Prague
- Population
- 1,165,581
- Coordinates
- 50.09° N, 14.42° E
- Elevation
- 202 m
Prague is the capital of the Czechia, with a population of about 1,165,581. It uses the Central European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Prague).
Prague observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+1 and summer time is UTC+2. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 3:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Hamburg, Budapest.
Because Prague lies at 50.09° N, 14.42° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 16 h 23 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 8 h 04 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| June solstice | 4:52 AM | 9:15 PM | 16 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:48 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 7:58 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 04 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague is in the Central European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Prague. The UTC offset is UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time).
Does Prague have daylight saving time?
Yes. Prague switches between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Prague and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Prague all year round.
What is the time difference between Prague and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Prague all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Prague?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:52 AM and sets at about 9:15 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:58 AM and sets at about 4:02 PM (local time).