What time zone is Rychnov nad Kněžnou in?

Rychnov nad Kněžnou uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Prague.

When is the next clock change in Rychnov nad Kněžnou?

Clocks in Rychnov nad Kněžnou move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Does Rychnov nad Kněžnou observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rychnov nad Kněžnou observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rychnov nad Kněžnou?

Rychnov nad Kněžnou is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Okres Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Hradec Králové Region, Czechia

8:10:58 AM

08:10:58

Friday, October 16, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Prague

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Time zone details

Rychnov nad Kněžnou is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Sunrise7:18 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset6:01 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Czechia
Administrative area: Hradec Králové Region
District: Okres Rychnov nad Kněžnou
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)

Practical

Country languages: Czech, Slovak
Dialing code: +420
Population: 11,695
Elevation: Approximately 325 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 50° 09' N / 16° 16' E

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Clock changes in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 43 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:45 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:08 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:30 AM – 7:49 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination29%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:18 AM (east, 103.0°)
Sunset: 6:01 PM (west, 256.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 43 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:40 PM (30.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:45 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:30 AM – 7:49 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:50 PM (southeast, 136.9°)
Moonset: 8:50 PM (southwest, 223.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	7:18 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 43 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	7:20 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 39 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	7:21 AM	5:57 PM	10 hr 36 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	7:23 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 32 min	3 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	7:25 AM	5:53 PM	10 hr 29 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	7:26 AM	5:51 PM	10 hr 25 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	7:28 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 21 min	3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Czech Republic

Wed, Oct 28, 2026Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Tue, Nov 17, 2026Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rychnov nad Kněžnou in?: Rychnov nad Kněžnou uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Prague.
When is the next clock change in Rychnov nad Kněžnou?: Clocks in Rychnov nad Kněžnou move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Rychnov nad Kněžnou observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rychnov nad Kněžnou observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rychnov nad Kněžnou?: Rychnov nad Kněžnou is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer