Geographic position of Prague
Prague is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.0880° N, 14.4208° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,576 km (3,465 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,443 km (2,761 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,595 km (9,690 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,030 km (640 mi) east
Prague 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 Prague
With a population of 1,165,581, Prague ranks as the 1st most populous city in Czechia, out of 125 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG / LKPR) is a major international airport serving Prague directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Prague
Prague 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 Prague
Business hours in Prague (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 Prague
Compare time in Prague with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague 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 Prague at UTC+2.
What time is it in Prague right now?
The current local time in Prague is 19:17:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Prague observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Prague 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 Prague?
Prague is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Prague?
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is the airport serving Prague. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:53.
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