Current local time in Protaras, Cyprus
EEST · UTC+03:00 · EEST
About Protaras
Protaras, Famagusta (Mağusa), Cyprus uses the EEST time zone (Asia/Famagusta), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 20,230.
| Country: | Cyprus |
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| State / region: | Famagusta (Mağusa) |
| Coordinates: | 35°01′N / 34°03′E |
| Population: | 20,230 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Greek, Turkish |
| Country calling code: | +357 |
Time zone in Protaras
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Famagusta |
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| Time zone name: | EEST (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Cyprus: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Protaras is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Protaras today
| Sunrise: | 06:56 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:28 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:30 – 18:25 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Protaras
- London+2 hProtaras is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hProtaras is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hProtaras is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Protaras time
What time zone is Protaras in?
Protaras uses the IANA time zone Asia/Famagusta (EEST). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Protaras observe daylight saving time?
Protaras is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Protaras and London?
Right now Protaras is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Protaras and New York?
Right now Protaras is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.