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Check local time in Nicosia and all Cyprus cities. Cyprus spans 2 time zones.

Cyprus Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Nicosia
👥 Population
1.2M
💰 Currency
€ Euro
📞 Phone Code
+357
🗣️ Official Languages
GreekTurkish

🕐Time Zones in Cyprus

EET (UTC+2)EEST (UTC+3)

Cyprus uses EET (UTC+2) year-round. Nicosia is the capital and largest city.

Cyprus observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Cyprus uses EEST (UTC+3).

Major Cities in Cyprus (1 cities)

Nicosia
Nicosia
09:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Cyprus

To call Cyprus from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Cyprus. For UK callers, Cyprus is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Cyprus are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Cyprus are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Cyprus

Traveling to Cyprus from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Cyprus follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Cyprus

  • The capital Nicosia is the political center of Cyprus with a total national population of 1.2M.
  • Cyprus follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Cyprus

Cyprus uses a single time zone (EET (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Nicosia serves as the political and often economic center of Cyprus. Major business activities are spread across cities including Nicosia.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Cyprus, it's important to consider the time difference. EET (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Cyprus.

Cyprus uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +357. Multiple languages are spoken, including Greek, Turkish.

Cities in Cyprus

Explore local time in 1 city across Cyprus:

Nicosia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Cyprus

Cyprus spans 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3). The capital Nicosia uses EET (UTC+2).

Cyprus observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Cyprus uses EEST (UTC+3).

To call Cyprus from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Cyprus. For UK callers, Cyprus is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Cyprus are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Cyprus uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +357. Official languages include Greek, Turkish.