Geographic position of Nicosia
Nicosia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.1728° N, 33.3540° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,915 km (2,433 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,103 km (3,792 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,934 km (8,658 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,035 km (1,886 mi) east
Nicosia 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 Nicosia
With a population of 200,452, Nicosia ranks as the 1st most populous city in Cyprus, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Nicosia
Ercan International Airport (ECN / LCEN) is a major international airport serving Nicosia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Nicosia
Nicosia 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 Nicosia
Business hours in Nicosia (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 Nicosia
Compare time in Nicosia with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nicosia in?
Nicosia 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 Nicosia at UTC+3.
What time is it in Nicosia right now?
The current local time in Nicosia is 22:34:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nicosia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nicosia 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 Nicosia?
Nicosia is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nicosia?
Ercan International Airport (ECN) is the airport serving Nicosia. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
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