List of Presidents of Czechia: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Czechia from 1993 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Czechia, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Czechia: Petr Pavel (in office since 2023).

Presidents of Czechia in order, with years in office

Václav Havel

Served: 1993–2003

Dissident playwright who had been the last president of Czechoslovakia and became the first Czech president in January 1993.

Václav Klaus

Served: 2003–2013

Former prime minister who was elected by parliament in 2003 and 2008.

Miloš Zeman

Served: 2013–2023

First president elected by direct popular vote.

Petr Pavel

Served: 2023–present

Retired general and former chairman of the NATO Military Committee who won the January 2023 runoff and took office on 9 March 2023.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Czechia

Who is the current president of Czechia?

The current president of Czechia is Petr Pavel, in office since 2023.

Who were the previous presidents of Czechia?

The presidents and heads of state of Czechia listed on this page, in order, are: Václav Havel, Václav Klaus, Miloš Zeman, Petr Pavel.

Who was the first president of Czechia?

Václav Havel was the first president of Czechia, in office 1993–2003.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of the Czech Republic; Radio Prague International and Expats.cz reports, including September and October 2026 coverage of Petr Pavel (checked Nov 2026). Presidents of the Czech Republic since 1993; presidents of Czechoslovakia are not listed.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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