Travel Info – Champions Circle Prague 2025

Essential Information

Airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Weather in April

Season: Early Spring
Min. Temperature: 4℃
Max. Temperature: 12℃
Avg. Temperature: 8℃

For the latest weather information, visit:
Prague Weather Forecast

Time Zone in April

Prague: UTC +2
(Daylight saving time)

Prague: 6:00 AM
Indonesia: 11:00 AM
Malaysia: 12:00 PM
Phillipines: 12:00 PM
Taiwan: 12:00 PM
Hong Kong: 12:00 PM
Singapore: 12:00 PM

Sunrise/Sunset Time

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM

Currency

Prague: Czech Koruna (CZK)
1 USD = 20.42 CZK

*Rate is last updated as of 11 February 2026

VAT & Payment

Standard Rate: 21%

Card payments like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay & Google Pay are widely accepted in Prague. However, cash is still essential for small vendors, markets and some transports.

Language

Prague: Czech is the main language, but English is widely spoken, especially among younger people and in tourist areas.

Electricity

230 Volts, 50Hz
Prague’s Plug Type: Type C & E

Type C

Type E

Please bring along your voltage converter / travel adapter.

Water Potability

Tap water in Prague is safe to drink.

Dialling Code

Prague Country Code: +420
Area Code: 2

Useful Contact Numbers
Emergency: 112
Fire Service: 150
Police: 158
Ambulance: 155

Passport / Visa

Passport

Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months’ validity.
Kindly renew your passport if the validity period falls before 25 October 2026.

Visa Eligibility

Prague is in the Schengen Area. Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan passport holders do not need a Schengen visa for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period).

Citizens of the following countries will require a Schengen Visa to visit Czech Republic:

China
India
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam

For other citizens, please click here to check if you require a Schengen visa to enter Prague.

It is recommended to apply for a Schengen visa as early as possible. Processing typically takes about 15 days but can extend up to 45 days or longer. The application fee is approximately EUR 90.

Start your Schengen Visa application here.

Currency & Payment Type Available

The currency used in Prague is Czech Koruna (CZK).

Card payments like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay & Google Pay are widely accepted in Prague. However, cash is still essential for small vendors, markets and some transports.

VAT Refund

The standard GST rate in Prague is 21%.

VAT Refund Eligibility

You are a resident of a non-EU country at time of purchase.
A tax refund form and receipt must be obtained from the retailer.
Purchased items must be brought out of the country within 30 days from the date of purchase.
The total amount per receipt (tax-inclusive) must be greater than 2,001 CZK*

VAT Refund Process

Look for stores offering tax-free shopping, usually indicated by a Tax-Free Shopping sticker.
Obtain your VAT refund form from the retailer.
In Václav Havel Airport (PRG), have your VAT refund form be validated by the Czech Customs Office with the following documents:
- Fully completed Tax Free forms
- Unused purchased goods and receipts
- Passport and travel documents
The Customs office is located at:
- Terminal 1, Departure Area
- Terminal 2, Departure Area