Current local time in Nicosia, Cyprus
EEST · UTC+03:00 · EEST
About Nicosia
Nicosia, Nicosia (Lefkoşa), Cyprus uses the EEST time zone (Asia/Famagusta), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Cyprus. Population: about 200,452.
| Country: | Cyprus |
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| State / region: | Nicosia (Lefkoşa) |
| Coordinates: | 35°11′N / 33°22′E |
| Population: | 200,452 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Greek, Turkish |
| Country calling code: | +357 |
Time zone in Nicosia
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Famagusta |
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| Time zone name: | EEST (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Cyprus: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Nicosia is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Nicosia today
| Sunrise: | 06:58 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 12:31 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:32 – 18:29 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Nicosia
- London+2 hNicosia is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hNicosia is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hNicosia is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Nicosia time
What time zone is Nicosia in?
Nicosia uses the IANA time zone Asia/Famagusta (EEST). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Nicosia observe daylight saving time?
Nicosia is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Nicosia and London?
Right now Nicosia is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Nicosia and New York?
Right now Nicosia is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.