Practical Information in Prague
Bring a comfortable pair of shoes to negotiate those cobbled lanes, a thirst for Bohemian champagne, and a mind ready to be teased by good old Prague surrealism.
GMT
GMT +1
Money
Czech Koruna (Kc) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
220V AC, 50 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+420 (national) + 9-figure number (Prague). There are no area codes in the Czech Republic.
Prague Tourist Info
Fit In
Most Praguers prefer a casual look. If you want to really blend in, ditch the shorts and baseball cap and don understated designerwear for an evening out in Staré Mě sto or Vinohrady. Go grungy in žižkov and, if heading to the opera or theatre, dress up smart.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Liberation Day 8 May
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Day 5 Jul
- Jan Hus Day 6 Jul
- Czech Statehood Day 28 Sep
- Independence Day 28 Oct
- Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 17 Nov
- Christmas 25-26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
