Czech republic



PRACTICALITIES


Currency

Czech Koruna (CZK)


Official languages

Czech


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+420


Area codes

Brno: 54, Hradec Kralove: 49, Liberec: 48, Pardubice: 46, Plzeň: 37, Prague: 2


Internet TLD

.cz


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Some shops are open also on Sundays from 10am to 4pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Easter movable feast
 May Day May 1
 Liberation Day May 8
 St Cyril and Methodius Day July 5
 Jan Hus Day July 6
 Czech Statehood Day September 28
 Independence Day October 28
Freedom and Democracy Day November 17
Christmas December 25 & 26


National dish

česneková polévka – garlic soup
drštková polévka – tripe soup
vepřo-knedlo-zelo – pork with dumplings and cabbage
houskové knedlíky – bread dumplings
bramborové knedlíky – potato dumplings
smažený sýr – breaded fried cheese
nakladaný hermelín – hermelin or camembert type cheese marinated in oil with onion and peppers


Electricity

The Czech Republic’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine do not need visa for entry into Croatia (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. EU national need only their national identity cards.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 155
Fire Brigade: 150
Police: 158