Czech Koruna (CZK) Exchange Rates Today
Live rates, 30-day trends, and real talk about what banks charge you for Czech Koruna.
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What is the Czech Koruna?
The Czech Republic has one of the strongest economies in Central Europe. Prague is one of Europe's most visited cities, making CZK a commonly converted currency for tourists.
Symbol: Kč ISO code: CZK Central bank: Czech National Bank (CNB)
BIS ranking: 27th most traded (the 27th most bought and sold currency worldwide) Used in: Czech Republic
This page is a hub for all CZK exchange rates on our site. Use the converter above to check the current mid-market rate for Czech Koruna against any supported currency, or scroll down to browse individual pair pages with 30-day charts, historical data, and conversion tables.
How Czech Koruna is commonly exchanged
The Czech Republic has one of the strongest economies in Central Europe. EUR/CZK is the primary pair. Prague is one of Europe's most visited cities, making CZK a commonly converted currency for tourists. The Czech National Bank manages monetary policy independently from the ECB.
Most CZK conversions pass through one of the major pairs listed below. For less common combinations, rates are computed as cross-rates through USD or EUR, which may carry a slightly wider spread.
Practical notes for Czech Koruna
Travel and card conversions
If you are spending in Czech Koruna, a card with no foreign transaction fee is typically the best option. Always choose to be charged in CZK (the local currency) at point of sale - selecting your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion, which adds an unnecessary 3-6% markup to your transaction.
Weekend and holiday pricing
Currency markets close Friday at 5pm Eastern and reopen Sunday at 5pm Eastern. During this window, the rate you see is Friday's closing price. Some providers widen their spreads on weekends. If your conversion is not urgent, waiting until Monday often means a tighter spread and a rate that reflects current market conditions.
Bank spreads
As a less liquid currency, CZK spreads at banks and exchanges tend to be wider than for major currencies - sometimes 4-6% at banks and up to 15% at airport counters. Online transfer services usually offer much tighter spreads for CZK.
The Czech National Bank (CNB) and the Czech Koruna
The Czech National Bank (CNB) targets 2% inflation (+/- 1%). The Bank Board meets eight times per year.
Policy tool: The two-week repo rate. The CNB previously used FX intervention (2013-2017) to maintain a EUR/CZK floor.
Key data releases: Czech CPI, GDP, and CNB policy statements.
Did you know?
- The Czech koruna's name means 'crown,' sharing its etymology with the Scandinavian krone/krona currencies - all descended from the Latin 'corona.'
Frequently asked questions
What is the CZK exchange rate today?
The live mid-market rate is shown in the converter above. It updates every 60 seconds during market hours (Sunday 5pm ET through Friday 5pm ET). Scroll down to see CZK rates against all supported currencies.
What is the mid-market rate for Czech Koruna?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between wholesale buy and sell prices - the fairest benchmark before any provider adds markup. It is the rate shown on this page. Your bank or service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
How is CZK performing this month?
Use the converter above and click through to any pair page to see the 30-day range bar, which shows where today's rate sits relative to the recent trend. The rate statistics panel shows 30-day low, high, average, and volatility.
Where can I find historical CZK rates?
Click on any pair page below and scroll to the history chart. You can view 7-day, 30-day, or 1-year history with daily rates. Use the date picker to look up a specific historical date.
What affects the value of Czech Koruna?
Central bank interest rate decisions from the Czech National Bank (CNB) are typically the largest driver. Inflation data, economic growth figures, trade balances, and political stability also matter. On a day-to-day basis, scheduled economic data releases and central bank communication can cause noticeable moves.
Why do different sites show different CZK rates?
Different providers use different data sources, update at different times, and may show rates that already include their markup. The mid-market rate (shown here) is the most neutral benchmark. If a site shows a rate that is noticeably worse, that difference is likely their margin built into the number.
How is the CZK exchange rate set?
Most exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global forex market, where banks, funds, and corporations trade currencies 24 hours a day on weekdays. Interest rate differentials between central banks are the biggest long-term driver. No single entity "sets" the rate - it emerges from millions of transactions.
Learn more
- CNB - Exchange Rate Fixing - Czech National Bank daily rates
- Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) - Czech economic data including GDP, trade, and CPI
CZK rate statistics
Czech Koruna rate context
We compare the current Czech Koruna exchange rate against its recent trading range to help you decide whether now is a good time to convert. The live analysis updates throughout market hours.
Rate analysis updates when live data is available.
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All CZK Currency Pairs
Live exchange rate pages for Czech Koruna against every supported currency.