Practical information for travellers in the Czech Republic

Living Conditions

Emergency Numbers

Integrated emergency system (police, ambulance, fire)

112

Time Difference and Climate

Current Local Time: It is %T:%M %A In Prague
Summer Time Period: From April to October

Map of the Time Zone

Time zone

Type of Climate: The climate is mild but variable locally and throughout the year. It is characterized by a cold winter (from January to March) and warm summer (from June to August).The temperature falls below 0°C in winter and can be in excess of 30°C in summer.
For Further Information: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Weather in Prague

Average Annual Temperatures and Rainfall

Climate

Eating

Food Specialties

Czech cuisine is marked by a strong emphasis on meat dishes. Pork, beef and chicken are common. Goose, duck, rabbit and wild game are also served. Fish is rare, with the occasional exception of fresh trout and carp, which are served at Christmas.
The most famous dishes are:

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Drinks

In addition to Slivovitz (brandy produced from plums), Fernet Stock and Becherovka are two uniquely Czech liquors. There are also several local brands of beer and wine. Kofola is a non-alcoholic Czech soft drink similar to Coca-Cola.

Dietary Restrictions

None

Paying

Domestic Currency: Czech Crown
ISO Code: CZK
To Obtain Domestic Currency: Paying is normally an easy process and money can be withdrawn in most towns from banks, exchange offices and ATM machines.
Possible Means of Payment: In cash or with credit cards

Speaking

Official Language: Czech is the official language of The Czech Republic.
Other Languages Spoken: Many young people, especially those living in urban areas, also speak English. According to a recent survey, 27% of Czechs speak some English and 12% are considered fluent. German and Russian are common second languages amongst older Czechs.
Business Language: Mostly Czech. English translators are available for complex business negotiations.
Getting Some Knowledge: Learn some Basic phrases in Czech.
Free Translation Tools: Slovnick : Multilingual Dictionary
Tranexp : Free English-Czech-English translator of texts and web pages
Ectaco : English-Czech-English Dictionary

Useful Resources

To Find an Accommodation: Association of Hotels and Restaurants ; Prague Hotels; CzechHotels.net
Prague City apartments
Hotels and B&Bs in the Czech republic
List of facilities in Prague; Czech Youth Hostel Association
Ministry of Regional Development
Accommodation information on the official website of the Czech Republic
To Find an Apartment: Sting (only in Czech)
Honzik (only in Czech)
Prague Real Estate (in English)

SReality (only in czech)
To Find a Job: Jobs
Prace
CareerJET.cz

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