Time zone
Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2), UTC+2. IANA zone Asia/Nicosia.
Time in Cyprus
Time in Nicosia now
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
UTC+2 · UTC+2 Eastern European Standard Time
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 4:50 PM
- Day length
- 10 h 42 min
- Daylight saving
- Changes Mar 28, 2027
Nicosia time zone
Clock changes
Sunday, March 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3).
Location
Nicosia, Cyprus. Coordinates 35.17° N, 33.35° E; population about 200,452.
Sunrise and sunset in Nicosia today
- Dawn (civil)
- 5:42 AM
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Solar noon
- 11:30 AM
- Sunset
- 4:50 PM
- Dusk (civil)
- 5:17 PM
- Day length
- 10 h 42 min
- Night length
- 13 h 18 min
- Golden hour, morning
- 5:53 AM – 6:44 AM
- Golden hour, evening
- 4:15 PM – 5:07 PM
- Blue hour, morning
- 5:42 AM – 5:53 AM
- Blue hour, evening
- 5:07 PM – 5:17 PM
Calculated for the city centre at sea level; accurate to about a minute. Golden hour is when the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour between 6° and 4° below. See the whole month or another date.
Nicosia time compared with other cities
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| City | Local time | Difference from Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| New York City, New York | 7:00 AM | 7 hours behind Nicosia |
| Los Angeles, California | 4:00 AM | 10 hours behind Nicosia |
| Chicago, Illinois | 6:00 AM | 8 hours behind Nicosia |
| Denver, Colorado | 5:00 AM | 9 hours behind Nicosia |
| Phoenix, Arizona | 5:00 AM | 9 hours behind Nicosia |
| Honolulu, Hawaii | 2:00 AM | 12 hours behind Nicosia |
| Anchorage, Alaska | 3:00 AM | 11 hours behind Nicosia |
| Toronto, Canada | 7:00 AM | 7 hours behind Nicosia |
| Vancouver, Canada | 5:00 AM | 9 hours behind Nicosia |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 6:00 AM | 8 hours behind Nicosia |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 9:00 AM | 5 hours behind Nicosia |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 9:00 AM | 5 hours behind Nicosia |
| London, United Kingdom | 12:00 PM | 2 hours behind Nicosia |
| Dublin, Ireland | 12:00 PM | 2 hours behind Nicosia |
Questions about time in Nicosia
What time zone is Nicosia in?
Nicosia uses Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3, UTC+3) during daylight saving time. Its IANA time-zone identifier is Asia/Nicosia, which is what phones and computers use to set the local time.
Does Nicosia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sunday, March 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3). The previous change was on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
How far is Nicosia from UTC?
Nicosia is 2 hours ahead of UTC on standard time and 3 hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nicosia today?
The table above shows today’s sunrise, sunset and day length for the city centre. As an example, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 the sun rose at 6:09 AM and set at 4:50 PM, giving 10 h 42 min of daylight.
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