Geographic position of Famagusta
Famagusta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.1249° N, 33.9414° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,910 km (2,430 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,109 km (3,796 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,929 km (8,655 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,090 km (1,920 mi) east
Famagusta lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Famagusta
With a population of 42,526, Famagusta ranks as the 5th most populous city in Cyprus, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Famagusta
Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base (GEC / LCGK) is a regional airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Famagusta.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Famagusta
Famagusta uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Famagusta. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Famagusta
Business hours in Famagusta (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Famagusta
Compare time in Famagusta with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Famagusta in?
Famagusta follows the Asia/Famagusta time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Famagusta at UTC+3.
What time is it in Famagusta right now?
The current local time in Famagusta is 22:34:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Famagusta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Famagusta is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Famagusta?
Famagusta is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Famagusta?
Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base (GEC) is the nearest airport to Famagusta, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
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