Cyprus is an island country located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. It is considered part of Europe geographically and politically, although it lies close to the Middle East.

Cyprus is known for its ancient history, beautiful beaches, and cultural heritage. The country operates on Eastern European Time (EET) and uses one single time zone across the entire island. Cyprus observes daylight saving time, meaning clocks change during the warmer months.

The capital city Nicosia serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.

Current Time

• Cyprus follows Eastern European Time (EET).

• Standard Time: Eastern European Time (EET)
• UTC Offset: UTC +2

• Daylight Time: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
• UTC Offset: UTC +3

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Nicosia

Quick Facts

• Capital: Nicosia
• Continent/Region: Europe (Eastern Mediterranean)
• Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
• Standard Offset: UTC +2
• Daylight Saving Offset: UTC +3
• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Nicosia
• International Dialing Code: +357
• Currency: Euro (EUR)

Time Difference From

• Sydney: Cyprus is 8 hours behind Sydney
• London: Cyprus is 2 hours ahead of London
• New York: Cyprus is 7 hours ahead of New York
• Tokyo: Cyprus is 6 hours behind Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time

Cyprus observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).

DST usually begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, when clocks move forward by one hour during the warmer months.

Best Time to Call

• From Australia: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sydney time
• From United Kingdom: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM London time
• From United States: 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM New York time

Typical working hours in Cyprus are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone does Cyprus use?
Cyprus uses Eastern European Time (EET).

Does Cyprus observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cyprus switches between EET (UTC+2) and EEST (UTC+3).

Does Cyprus have multiple time zones?
No. Cyprus uses one time zone nationwide.

What is the IANA time zone for Cyprus?
The official time zone identifier is Asia/Nicosia.

Where Is Located

Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, and north of Egypt.

What Is Famous For

Cyprus is famous for:

• Beautiful Mediterranean beaches and resorts
• Ancient archaeological sites such as Kourion and Paphos
• Historic Byzantine churches and monasteries
• The mythological birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love
• Rich Mediterranean cuisine and culture

Additional Note

Cyprus follows Eastern European Time and observes daylight saving time, aligning its clock changes with many European countries, which helps maintain consistent regional time coordination.