Europe · CZ
Czech Republic country code: +420
- Exit code from Czech Republic: 00
- Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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What is the country code for Czech Republic?
The country code for Czech Republic is +420. To call the Czech Republic from the United States, dial 011 420 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +420 directly. A Czech Republic number in full international format looks like +420 601 234 567.
Czech Republic at a glance
- Country calling code
- +420
- ISO country code
- CZ
- Exit code (dialling out of Czech Republic)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 9 digits, always
- Time zone
- CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Dialing
How to call the Czech Republic: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 420 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 420
420 is the country calling code for the Czech Republic. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Czech Republic has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +420. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Czech Republic is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Czech Republic phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +420 XXX XXX XXX | +420 212 345 678 |
| Mobile | +420 [67]XX XXX XXX | +420 601 234 567 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Czech Republic?
The country code for Czech Republic is +420. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Czech Republic number looks like +420 601 234 567.
How do I call the Czech Republic from the United States?
Dial 011, then 420, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +420 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Czech Republic phone number?
9 digits, always. Written internationally it becomes +420 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Czech Republic?
Czech Republic is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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