Current time in Nicosia
The current time in Nicosia, Cyprus is shown live on this page. Nicosia is in the Asia/Nicosia timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Nicosia observes daylight saving time, switching between EET (UTC+03:00) and EEST (UTC0:02) annually. Nicosia has a population of approximately 330,000 people. Nicosia uses EUR and the international calling code for Cyprus is ++357.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Standard
EET
DST
EEST
Local time guide
Time in Nicosia for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Nicosia for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours behind Nicosia. New York is currently 7 hours behind Nicosia.
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Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
UTC Offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
DST
Observing now
Region
Western Asia
Country
Cyprus
State / Area
Nicosia
Calling Code
+357
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Tripoli, approximately 240 km away. Tripoli uses the Asia/Beirut timezone. When it is the current time in Nicosia, the time in Tripoli is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Nicosia
Nicosia is located in Cyprus, Cyprus, in the Europe continent. The primary languages spoken here are EL, Turkish. The city has a population of approximately 330,000, ranking it #382 in Cyprus by size. For timezone purposes, Nicosia uses Asia/Nicosia (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between EET and EEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Nicosia observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 1 (from GMT+3 to GMT+3) and clocks fall back on October 26 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Nicosia
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nicosia. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Nicosia
Based on Nicosia's latitude (35.2°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.4 hours, with sunrise around 4:49 AM and sunset around 7:11 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Nicosia
For work calls, the standard business window in Nicosia is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Nicosia (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 7 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Nicosia time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Nicosia and London is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Nicosia time (7 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Nicosia switches between EET and EEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 1, fall back on October 26.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Nicosia uses EUR and the calling code for Cyprus is +357. Languages spoken here include EL, Turkish. The city has a population of around 330,000, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Western Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 240 km away at Tripoli (EET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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