Time in Cyprus right now
Cyprus time is shown live at the top of this page. The clock uses the same time zone data used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Asia/Nicosia
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Nicosia
- Public holidays 2026
- 15 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and sunset in Nicosia
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Nicosia update every minute from the sun position. The table uses Nicosia coordinates for today's values.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Cyprus, 2026
The 15 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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6JanEpiphanyTuesday · Passed
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23FebGreen MondayMonday · Passed
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25MarGreek Independence DayWednesday · Passed
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1AprCyprus National DayWednesday · Passed
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10AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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12AprEaster SundaySunday · Passed
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13AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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1JunPentecost MondayMonday · Passed
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15AugDormition of the Mother of GodSaturday · Passed
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1OctCyprus Independence DayThursday · In 15 days
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28OctOhi DayWednesday · In 42 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecDay After ChristmasSaturday · In 101 days
Nicosia time compared with other cities
Compare Nicosia with major cities around the world right now. The difference column counts from Nicosia, so a positive value means that city is ahead.
| City | Country | Local time | From Nicosia |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Daylight saving changes in Cyprus
Cyprus changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
Cyprus changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it.
Countries with the same time as Nicosia
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+2, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in Cyprus
Short answers about Cyprus time zones, daylight saving time, UTC offsets and public holidays.
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What time is it in Cyprus now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Nicosia and updates every second. Other columns show additional clocks if Cyprus uses more than 1 time zone.
02
What time zone is Cyprus in?
Cyprus uses one time zone, Asia/Nicosia, which is UTC+2, and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Cyprus use daylight saving time?
The daylight saving section above shows whether Cyprus changes clocks in 2026. It lists the next change date and the offset before and after it.
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What is the UTC offset in Cyprus?
The UTC offset for Nicosia is shown next to the live clock above. It updates for daylight saving time when local rules change.
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What is the time difference between Cyprus and New York?
Nicosia is 7 hours ahead of New York all year. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Cyprus and London?
Nicosia is 2 hours ahead of London all year. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Cyprus and New Delhi?
Nicosia is 3.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 2.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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When is the next public holiday in Cyprus?
The holiday list counts the days to the next public holiday from today. For 2026, it shows the first and last listed public holiday dates in Cyprus.
09
How many public holidays does Cyprus have in 2026?
15 public holiday dates are listed for Cyprus in 2026. The table also shows the weekday for each date.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Nicosia?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Nicosia are shown in the sun and moon section above. The values are calculated from the sun position.