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🇨🇾 Current Time in Nicosia

Cyprus · Europe · Asia/Nicosia

Nicosia keeps UTC+2 (EET) until 29 March 2026, then UTC+3 (EEST) from 29 March to 25 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year — the clocks go forward an hour on the first date and back an hour on the second. The clock above is the live local time in Nicosia, Cyprus, to the second, and follows both changes on its own.

About time in Nicosia

Nicosia operates on the Asia/Nicosia time zone. Nicosia is on UTC+2 (EET) until 29 March 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 29 March to 25 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year. Located in Cyprus at 35.19°N, 33.38°E, the city’s sunrise, sunset and day length shift through the year with the seasons. Whether you are scheduling a call with someone in Nicosia, planning travel, or coordinating remote work across time zones, the live clock above always shows the exact current time.

Planning more than a quick call? See the full Nicosia remote-work guide — cost of living, internet speed, safety and visa options for digital nomads and travellers.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nicosia right now?

The clock above shows the exact local time in Nicosia, updated every second. Nicosia is on UTC+2 (EET) until 29 March 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 29 March to 25 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year.

What time zone is Nicosia in?

Nicosia, Cyprus uses the Asia/Nicosia time zone. Nicosia is on UTC+2 (EET) until 29 March 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 29 March to 25 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year.

Does Nicosia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The clocks go forward an hour on 29 March 2026 and back an hour on 25 October 2026, moving Nicosia between UTC+2 and UTC+3.

How far ahead or behind is Nicosia?

Nicosia is 2 hours ahead of UTC until 29 March 2026, then 3 hours ahead of UTC from 29 March to 25 October. Use the comparison list above to see the current time in major world cities relative to Nicosia.

Nicosia time zone explained

Nicosia follows the Asia/Nicosia time zone, UTC+3 at mid-year. Daylight saving applies: clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, so the UTC offset changes twice a year. The zone abbreviation is EET in January and EEST in July.

Time difference from Nicosia to major cities

Differences use mid-year offsets; daylight saving in either city can shift them by an hour. For exact call windows use the Meeting Planner or the time-zone converter.

Planning more than a call? See our full Nicosia remote-work guide for costs, internet and safety data, plus public holidays that could affect your schedule.

Daylight in Nicosia through the year

Sunrise lands around 04:49 (solar time) in June and about 07:10 in December. Day length is fairly stable through the year at this latitude, which keeps schedules predictable.

Approximate sunrise by month (solar time)

Jan
07:03		Feb
06:38		Mar
06:07		Apr
05:33		May
05:04		Jun
04:49
Jul
04:55		Aug
05:20		Sep
05:53		Oct
06:27		Nov
06:56		Dec
07:10

Values are computed from latitude for mid-month and shown in local solar time; clock time can differ up to an hour or more with daylight saving and position within the time zone.

Check the time in other Europe hubs: Aalborg, Aarhus, Akureyri, Amsterdam, Ankara, Antalya.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone does Nicosia use?

Asia/Nicosia (UTC+3 at mid-year).

Does Nicosia change clocks for daylight saving?

Yes — twice a year.

How many hours is Nicosia from London?

2 hours ahead of London (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from New York?

7 hours ahead of New York (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Los Angeles?

10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Paris?

1 hour ahead of Paris (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Dubai?

1 hour behind Dubai (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Singapore?

5 hours behind Singapore (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Tokyo?

6 hours behind Tokyo (mid-year reference).

How many hours is Nicosia from Sydney?

7 hours behind Sydney (mid-year reference).

What time is sunrise in Nicosia in summer?

Around 04:49 local solar time in mid-June.

Is Nicosia a good base for remote work?

See the full Nicosia guide — scores for cost, internet, safety and lifestyle.

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