Cyprus time zone history
Cyprus has 2 zones of its own in the tz database. All of its zones keep UTC+2 as standard time, but their past clock changes differ. All 2 zones change clocks for summer time under the current rules. The Famagusta zone has changed standard time most often since 1970: twice.
The 2 zones of Cyprus since 1970
Zones at a glance
| Zone | Area covered | Standard time | Clock changes today | New standard times since 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famagusta | Northern Cyprus | UTC+2 | yes | 2 |
| Nicosia | Cyprus (most areas) | UTC+2 | yes | 0 |
What sets each zone apart
- Famagusta: The latest change of standard time came on October 29, 2017, from UTC+3 to UTC+2.
- Nicosia: Clocks have been changed 104 times since 1970, the most of the 74 zones in Asia.
How the zones compare with Nicosia since 1970
- Famagusta: same time as Nicosia except 147 days in 2016 and 2017.
Every change of standard time since 1970
2 changes across the 2 zones, oldest first.
- September 8, 2016 Famagusta: summer offset kept as standard time
- October 29, 2017 Famagusta: UTC+3 to UTC+2
Clock changes in 2026, 2027 and 2028
Famagusta, Nicosia
March 29, 2026 (forward 1 hour); October 25, 2026 (back 1 hour); March 28, 2027 (forward 1 hour); October 31, 2027 (back 1 hour); March 26, 2028 (forward 1 hour); October 29, 2028 (back 1 hour)