Time now in Cyprus

UTC+02:00 • Asia/Famagusta (EET)

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Saturday, March 14, 2026, week 11

Time in Cyprus now

Cyprus has several official time zones. The most used is EET (UTC+02:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC+2:00 to UTC+2:00, depending on the region.

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Cyprus has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Cyprus?

Official time in Cyprus is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Cyprus

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Famagusta UTC+02:00 Larnaca, Larnaca (Larnaka), Nicosia, Nicosia (Lefkoşa), Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Asia/Nicosia UTC+02:00 Limassol, Limassol (Leymasun), Paphos, Paphos (Pafos), Mórfou, Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

List of time zones used in Cyprus (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Famagusta UTC+02:00 Yes
Asia/Nicosia UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Cyprus

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Cyprus depends on the region.

  • Larnaca, Larnaca (Larnaka): 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Limassol, Limassol (Leymasun): 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Cyprus use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Cyprus observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Cyprus

  • 2025-10-26 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time

The last time change in Cyprus was on 2025-10-26 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Nicosia): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EEST to EET.

The next change is on 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Famagusta): EET → EEST, clocks go forward (spring, into DST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cyprus?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Cyprus have?
Cyprus has 2 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Cyprus use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Cyprus observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Cyprus time

To convert Cyprus time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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