General information on Prague
Before travelling to Prague it's normal to have many doubts: what is the official currency, will I be able to get by without knowing English, do they use the same type of plug as in my country, and do they use the same type of socket as in my country? Find all the information about Prague you need to plan your trip.
Neighbourhoods
Staré Město
Malá Strana
Hradčany
Josefov
Nové Město
Vyšehrad
Further Information
Prague facts & figures
Prague has over 1,5 million inhabitants, of which 81% are Czech; the female population is higher than the male. Prague is 662 ft (202m) above sea level.
Opening hours
The majority of stores in Prague are open from Monday – Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am until midday, and close on Sundays. However, the larger shops are open until 8 pm every day. Shopping centres are normally open seven days a week until 9 pm. Banks are open 5 days a week from 9 am – 6 pm.
Electricity, plugs and sockets
In the Czech Republic, the plug socket used is type C (Europlug used in most European countries), with two round holes and one round pin. It has a voltage of 230 V and frequency of 50 Hz. If the plugs are different in your country, we recommend you get a universal charger or you can borrow one in your hotel.
Healthcare
Just as in the rest of Europe, if you are an EU citizen and would like free healthcare in Prague you will need the European Health Insurance Card. If you are from the UK you can apply by clicking on this link.
Helpful telephone numbers
- Emergency calls: 112
- Police: 158
- Ambulance: 155
- Prague area code: 02
- Czech Republic area code: +42