Geographic position of Limassol
Limassol is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.6841° N, 33.0379° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,861 km (2,399 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,158 km (3,826 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,880 km (8,625 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,024 km (1,879 mi) east
Limassol lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Limassol
With a population of 154,000, Limassol ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Cyprus, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Limassol
Paphos International Airport (PFO / LCPH) is a major international airport located about 51 km (31 mi) from Limassol.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Limassol
Limassol uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Nicosia. 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 Limassol
Business hours in Limassol (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 Limassol
Compare time in Limassol with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Limassol in?
Limassol follows the Asia/Nicosia time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Limassol at UTC+3.
What time is it in Limassol right now?
The current local time in Limassol is 22:34:13 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Limassol observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Limassol 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 Limassol?
Limassol is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Limassol?
Paphos International Airport (PFO) is the nearest airport to Limassol, located about 51 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:13.
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