One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+2 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+3.
Cyprus at a glance
| Capital | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST |
Which time zone Cyprus uses
The tz database lists 2 zones for Cyprus because some regions had different rules in the past, but they all show the same time today.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Famagusta | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | |
| Asia/Nicosia | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Nicosia, Limassol |
Daylight saving time in Cyprus
Cyprus is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Cyprus, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Local time in the largest cities of Cyprus
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | Nicosia | --:-- | Asia/Nicosia |
Time difference between Cyprus and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Cyprus is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Cyprus
Days in Nicosia last between 9 hours 47 minutes and 14 hours 32 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Cyprus
These countries read the same time as Cyprus today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burundi
- Egypt Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Ukraine Daylight saving time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Cyprus
- Convert a time to or from Cyprus: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nicosia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Cyprus and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Cyprus have?
One. All of Cyprus shows the same time, although the tz database lists 2 zone names for historical reasons.
Does Cyprus use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Cyprus and New York?
Cyprus is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.