Geographic position of České Budějovice
České Budějovice is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.9745° N, 14.4743° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,452 km (3,388 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,567 km (2,838 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,471 km (9,613 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,058 km (657 mi) east
České Budějovice lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of České Budějovice
With a population of 93,426, České Budějovice ranks as the 7th most populous city in Czechia, out of 125 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in České Budějovice
České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL / LKCS) is a major international airport serving České Budějovice directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:07.
Daylight saving time changes in České Budějovice
České Budějovice uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Prague. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call České Budějovice
Business hours in České Budějovice (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from České Budějovice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is České Budějovice in?
České Budějovice follows the Europe/Prague time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts České Budějovice at UTC+2.
What time is it in České Budějovice right now?
The current local time in České Budějovice is 19:22:07 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does České Budějovice observe daylight saving time?
Yes. České Budějovice is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is České Budějovice?
České Budějovice is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to České Budějovice?
České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL) is the airport serving České Budějovice. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:07.
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