Cyprus

Introduction

Cyprus is located in Asia, with its capital being NICOSIA and the official language being Greek, Turkish.

Euro, New Türkiye Lira is the legal tender of Cyprus. The top-level domain of Cyprus is .cy, and to make an overseas call to Cyprus, you need to add +357 / 00357 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Cyprus is Asia/Nicosia. The local time is 6 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-25, the sunrise time in Cyprus's capital NICOSIA is 07:21, and the sunset time is 18:38.

Cyprus: Crossroads of Civilization on the Mediterranean

Located in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is at the crossroads of three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa, and has a rich history spanning more than 9,000 years. It has been under ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman and British rule, and has been a place where diverse cultures have mingled, leaving behind a wealth of world heritage sites, such as the ancient city of Paphos and the church complex of Troodos. Politically, the Republic of Cyprus (South Cyprus) is widely recognized internationally, while the North Cyprus is under the de facto control of the Turkish-backed "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", creating a unique partition. The economy is based on tourism, shipping, financial services and agriculture, with sunny beaches, olive groves and vineyards attracting tourists from all over the world. As a member of the European Union, Cyprus combines European norms with a Mediterranean flavor, making it an important hub connecting East and West.