Embassy of the United States

Grand Canyon National Park

The United States is a beautiful, diverse country with friendly people, exciting adventures and dazzling locations to suit every interest. Whether your dream vacation is skiing the western Rockies, riding a San Francisco cable car, camping in our National Parks, surfing the beaches in California, sun tanning and salsa dancing in Miami, visiting historic homes in New England, or catching a Broadway show, the United States is a land of opportunity. We have something for every family and every budget. 

DiscoverAmerica.com

DiscoverAmerica.com is the official travel and tourism web site of the United States. It offers in-depth coverage of the 50 states, five U.S. territories, and 50+ individual city destinations, as well as hundreds of useful links.

Tourist Information Offices

There is no central office for tourist information within the American Embassy in Prague. You may wish to contact the tourist offices of the states you plan to visit.

• Travel and Tourism Guides for the 50 States and U.S. Territories

Accommodation

• American Youth Hostels - The American affiliate of the Hostelling International network.
• Bed and Breakfast Inns
• Professional Association of Innkeepers International
• Camping: Recreation.gov Camp Search | Go Camping America
• Guest and Dude Ranches: Guest Ranches of North America | DudeRanches.com | Ranchweb.com

Transportation

• Airports & Air Traffic (Federal Aviation Administration)
• American Automobile Association (AAA)
• Amtrak
• Greyhound Bus Lines
• State and Local Transit Links (American Public Transportation Association)
• Historic Route 66

Time Zones

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) = GMT - 4 hrs
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT - 5 hrs
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT - 6 hrs
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT - 7 hrs
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT - 8 hrs
Alaska Standard Time = GMT - 9 hrs
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time = GMT - 10 hrs

• The Official U.S. Time

Daylight Saving Time

For most of the United States, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Daylight Saving Time is NOT observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and by most of Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona).

Weather Information

• National Weather Service and its National Hurricane Center

Units Conversions

• OnlineConversion.com - length, temperature, speed, volume, weight, currency, clothing sizes, and more
• Convert-me.com - on-line converter of all kinds of units

Cell Phones

Three-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) cell phones will work in the United States. For roaming information, please contact your service provider.

Voltage

The voltage is 110V/60Hz in the United States. Electrical equipment of 220V/50Hz with Hungarian/European two-prong plug requires the use of an adapter and/or voltage converter.

Czech Representations in the U.S.

Czech citizens who encounter trouble (e.g. lose their travel documents, get involved in a road accident or a crime, etc.) while traveling in the United States should contact the nearest Czech representation:

• Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, D.C.
• Representations: Contact information consulates and honorary consulates