FAQ

The Czech Republic is located in a temperate climate zone on the boundary between the West European Ocean and East European Continental climate zones. This means that winters in the west of the Republic are milder and summers are colder. In the east winters are colder and summers warmer and dryer. The average temperature in summer is 20˚C and -5˚C in winter. You can find a summary of the weather and climatic conditions in this country here: http://freemeteo.com/default.asp?pid=15&gid=3068160&la=1

The clocks are moved twice a year in the Czech Republic. The clocks are always moved an hour forward on the last Saturday in March when so-called daylight saving time begins and an hour back on the last Saturday in October when standard time begins.

GMT+1

Important cultural events held in the Czech Republic can be found on our website in the events calendar section. Events are classified according to individual portal sections. You can find another current list of events in the Czech Republic on the portal at www.kudyznudy.cz or at www.ticketpro.cz, www.ticketstream.cz.

The official language in the Czech Republic is Czech. The most widespread foreign language is English. Older people frequently also speak German. As a result of a common past Slovak and Russian are also frequently spoken.

When in the Czech Republic you must always carry a valid document with you. A personal document (for instance a citizen’s id. card) is sufficient for citizens of European Union states and Schengen Area countries, citizens of other countries must carry their passport.

The international system of units (SI) is used in the Czech Republic. You can find a summary here: xhttp://www.converter.cz/jednotky.htm.

You can find a list of all national holidays and days off, together with additional useful information before visiting the Czech Republic, at http://www.czech.cz/cz/66502-rady-na-cestu.

You can find the answer to this question here: http://www.czech.cz/cz/66847-stravovani

You can find plenty of information about the Czech Republic on our website www.czech.cz. Another interesting website about the Czech Republic providing plenty of essential information is: www.czechtourism.com. A portal providing a list of various free time activities in the Czech Republic is www.kudyznudy.cz. You can find interesting information about Prague, the capital city, at www.pis.cz.