Brno, South Moravian, Czechia uses Europe/Prague, currently CEST (UTC+02:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Brno is a city in Czechia, with a population of about 379,500. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
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Brno is the second city of Czechia and the capital of Moravia, with a compact historic centre below the Špilberk fortress hill. Most visitors stay within the old centre around Freedom Square, and the university presence gives the city a young character.
The Villa Tugendhat, a landmark of modernist architecture, is the city's best-known building and needs booking well ahead. The Špilberk fortress and the cathedral on Petrov hill define the skyline, and the ossuary beneath the church of St James is among the largest in Europe.
Trams are the backbone of city transport and the centre is comfortably walkable. Trains reach Prague and Vienna in a couple of hours, which makes Brno a practical base for the region.
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant, with the surrounding Moravian wine country at its best in early autumn. Winters are cold and grey with occasional snow.
Czechia uses the CZK, calling code +420.
Czechia uses the koruna rather than the euro, and Czech is the everyday language with English widely spoken by younger people. Manner is initially reserved and warms considerably over a drink, and cards are accepted almost everywhere.
