Current time in Republic of Cyprus
EEST · UTC+3 · Capital: Nicosia
- Official name
- Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Population
- 858,000
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Greek, Modern
- Dialling code
- +357
- Internet domain
- .cy
- ISO codes
- CY, CYP
- Continent
- Europe
- Number of time zones
- 1
Time zones in Republic of Cyprus
About Republic of Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus, although close to Asia, is considered a part of Europe due to its history and culture and has been a member state of the European Union since 2008. The country’s capital city is Nicosia and most people speak Greek although some speak Turkish. Cyprus has a population of 803,000. The currency used is the Euro (EUR).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Republic of Cyprus in?
The Republic of Cyprus uses Asia/Famagusta (EEST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Republic of Cyprus have?
The Republic of Cyprus has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.
Does the Republic of Cyprus observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Republic of Cyprus changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on EEST, UTC+3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+2.
What time is it in Nicosia right now?
Nicosia, the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, is on EEST, UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Republic of Cyprus and London?
The Republic of Cyprus is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Republic of Cyprus and New York?
The Republic of Cyprus is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Republic of Cyprus?
Office hours in the Republic of Cyprus (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 02:00–10:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the Republic of Cyprus?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+3: Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova….
What is the dialling code for the Republic of Cyprus?
The international dialling code for the Republic of Cyprus is +357.