Important Information About the Czech Republic
Capital
Prague Time zone The Czech Republic is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in the Czech Republic. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in the Czech Republic. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type E Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +420 Emergencies Ambulance 155 Fire 150 Police 156 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in the Czech Republic. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter the Czech Republic or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
The Czech Republic's basic monetary unit is the Czech koruna (CZK). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in the Czech Republic. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter the Czech Republic or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
The Czech Republic's basic monetary unit is the Czech koruna (CZK). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.