Nicosia, Cyprus
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Time in Nicosia, Cyprus right now
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus. Clocks follow the Asia/Nicosia time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 200,452 people set their clocks to this time in Nicosia alone.
Live clock for Nicosia
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Nicosia time compared with UTC
Nicosia runs UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Nicosia reads 14:00 in January and 15:00 in July.
| UTC | Nicosia in January | Nicosia in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | 00:00 next day |
When the clocks change in Nicosia
Clocks in Nicosia change twice a year for daylight saving time. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Forward one hour | 03:00 to 04:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Back one hour | 04:00 to 03:00 | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Forward one hour | 03:00 to 04:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Back one hour | 04:00 to 03:00 | UTC+2 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Time difference from Nicosia
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 7 hours behind Nicosia | 7 hours behind Nicosia |
| London | 2 hours behind Nicosia | 2 hours behind Nicosia |
| Paris | 1 hour behind Nicosia | 1 hour behind Nicosia |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead of Nicosia | 1 hour ahead of Nicosia |
| Mumbai | 3:30 hours ahead of Nicosia | 2:30 hours ahead of Nicosia |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead of Nicosia | 5 hours ahead of Nicosia |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead of Nicosia | 6 hours ahead of Nicosia |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead of Nicosia | 7 hours ahead of Nicosia |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind Nicosia | 10 hours behind Nicosia |
| Sao Paulo | 5 hours behind Nicosia | 6 hours behind Nicosia |
Sunrise and sunset in Nicosia through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 05:50 | 17:57 | 12 h 08 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 05:32 | 20:04 | 14 h 32 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 06:34 | 18:44 | 12 h 09 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 06:51 | 16:38 | 9 h 47 m |
Computed for Nicosia's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Nicosia sunrise and sunset page.
Common questions about time in Nicosia
What time zone is Nicosia in?
Nicosia uses the Asia/Nicosia time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
Does Nicosia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC+2 and UTC+3 each year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29 at 03:00, and back on Sunday, October 25 at 04:00.
What is the time difference between Nicosia and New York City?
In January, New York City is 7 hours behind Nicosia; in July it is 7 hours behind Nicosia. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Nicosia's coordinates.