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Czechia

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · E230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyCZKCzech Koruna

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+420 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 10.9 million people live in Czechia, on 78,871 km². The capital is Prague.

Capital: Prague
Population: 10,886,878
Area: 78,871 km²
Official languages: Czech

Land borders

Austria Germany Poland Slovakia

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Czechia?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Czechia?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Czechia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Czechia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Czechia?
Prices are in Czech Koruna (CZK).
What language do they speak in Czechia?
Official languages: Czech.
How do I call a number in Czechia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +420.