Vital Info

LANGUAGE - GERMAN

LANGUAGE - CZECH

English is becoming more commonly spoken in the younger generations and touristy areas. German is also widely known. It is useful to know some numbers and a few short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to get you started.

CURRENCY - KORUNA (Kc - CZECH CROWN)

Cash machines or ATMs (bankomats) are widely available and accept all major credit cards and those displaying the PLUS or CIRRUS logos. 10Kc = $0.42USD = €0.35EU

TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)

Clocks forward(+1) last Sunday in March, back last Sunday in October, (-1)

PHONE - COUNTRY CODE 00420

To use local payphones you need a telefonní karta , available from post offices, Trafika (convenience store), kiosks and Tábaks. Sold in various units.

EMERGENCIES

AMBULANCE	155
FIRE	150
POLICE	158
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE	257 272 142	Na Homolce(Foreigners Hospital) Roentgenova 2
TOURIST OFFICE	221 714 170
(Pražská Informacni Slubža)	Stare Meste Hall
FORIEGNER POLICE HQ	261 441 111	Olšanská 2