Cyprus quick facts for expats
The essentials about Cyprus at a glance, with links to our detailed guides.
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- EU member
- Since 2004
- Languages
- Greek, Turkish; English widely spoken
- Time zone
- EET (UTC+2), UTC+3 in summer
- Driving
- On the left
- Plugs
- Type G (UK three-pin)
- Emergency
- 112
- Calling code
- +357
Where to go next
- Moving to Cyprus: plan your move step by step.
- Visas, residency and citizenship: which route applies to you.
- Where to live: area guides for Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia and Larnaca.
- Healthcare: how GESY works and emergency care.
- Time, working hours and public holidays.