Time in Cyprus
Capital · Nicosia
2 time zones in Cyprus
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Famagusta EEST |
UTC+03:00 | In effect | Nicosia | |
| Asia/Nicosia Eastern European Summer Time |
UTC+03:00 | In effect | Limassol |
About Cyprus
| Official name: | Republic of Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Nicosia |
| Region: | Europe · Southern Europe |
| Population: | 966,400 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Calling code: | +357 |
| Languages: | Greek, Turkish |
| ISO codes: | CY / CYP |
| Internet domain: | .cy |
Cities in Cyprus
Public holidays in Cyprus 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Πρωτοχρονιά
- 6 Jan — Θεοφάνεια
- 24 Feb — Καθαρά Δευτέρα
- 25 Mar — Ευαγγελισμός, Εθνική Εορτή
- 1 Apr — Κύπρος Εθνική Εορτή
- 10 Apr — Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
- 12 Apr — Πάσχα
- 13 Apr — Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
Frequently asked questions about time in Cyprus
How many time zones does Cyprus have?
Cyprus has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 1 different UTC offsets (UTC+03:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Cyprus use daylight saving time?
Yes — 2 of Cyprus’s 2 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus?
See the live clock on the Nicosia time page. Nicosia uses Asia/Famagusta.