Cyprus facts
| Capital | Nicosia — The Republic of Cyprus controls the south of the island. Türkiye does not recognize it as the government of the whole island. |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 9,251 km² · 3,572 sq mi · 2,285,968 acres |
| Languages | Greek, Turkish |
| Demonym | Cypriot |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Nicosia · UTC+3 · 6:32 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +357 |
| Internet domain | .cy |
| Capital coordinates | 35.1728, 33.354 |
Time difference
Nicosia is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Cyprus is about 0.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Cyprus is about 3.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Nicosia to Washington, D.C.: about 9,112 km (5,662 mi) as the crow flies.
- Nicosia to London: about 3,217 km (1,999 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. The Republic of Cyprus controls the south of the island. Türkiye does not recognize it as the government of the whole island.
How big is Cyprus?
Cyprus covers about 9,251 km² (3,572 sq mi), ranking 162 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Cyprus in?
Nicosia uses UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) today. When it is noon in Nicosia, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Cyprus use?
Cyprus uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Cyprus?
The international calling code is +357. From the United States dial 011 357 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 357.
What language is spoken in Cyprus?
Official or national languages: Greek, Turkish.