Cyprus Country Code +357
The international country calling code for Cyprus is +357. You’ll see this prefix on numbers for hotels and beach resorts in Ayia Napa and Paphos, shipping and corporate service providers in Limassol, tech companies in Nicosia, real estate agents, universities and private mobiles across the island.
Cyprus uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan. There is no national trunk prefix “0”: inside the country you dial the same 8 digits that appear after +357 in the international version. A typical Cypriot landline looks like +357 22 123456 (Nicosia), while a mobile might be written as +357 99 123456.
This guide explains how Cypriot phone numbers are structured, how to dial +357 from the UK, US and other regions, how the Asia/Nicosia time zone works (EET/EEST) and what to keep in mind when calling tourism businesses, shipping companies, law firms and personal contacts in Cyprus.
Example landline (Nicosia)
+357 22 123456
Same 8 digits used inside Cyprus: 22 123456 (no leading trunk 0).
Example mobile
+357 99 123456
Mobiles typically begin with 9x prefixes such as 96, 97 or 99.
Time & region
EET/EEST · UTC+2 / UTC+3
Same time zone as Greece most of the year. IANA zone: Asia/Nicosia.
Overview – where +357 is used
The code +357 belongs to Cyprus. You’ll encounter +357 numbers when booking holiday resorts, serviced apartments and villas, dealing with shipping and maritime companies in Limassol, contacting legal and financial service providers, universities, clinics and personal mobiles for residents and expatriates.
Because Cyprus is an EU member state using the euro, visitors and businesses from other EU countries often rely on their existing mobile plans when roaming on the island. Nonetheless, local businesses still publish full +357 numbers for international partners and guests, and it is good practice to store those in a consistent international format.
In printed material you may see formats like 22 123456, +357 22 123456 or 00357 22 123456. For address books and CRMs, it is best to keep a single canonical representation: +35722123456, and then apply any preferred spacing only when rendering the number to users.
Typical scenarios for +357 calls
- Tourism & hospitality – hotels, beach resorts, diving centres and car rental offices across the island.
- Shipping & corporate services – maritime companies, ship management, corporate and tax advisory firms based mainly in Limassol and Nicosia.
- Real estate & relocation – estate agents, property managers and relocation consultants helping foreign buyers and residents.
When you receive a Cypriot number verbally (for example over a video call), always repeat the +357 part out loud and confirm the 8 digits to avoid missing or merging blocks like 22-123456 and 99-123456.
Cyprus phone number formats (+357)
Pattern: +357 AB XXXXXX (A=2 for landlines, 9 for mobiles)Cyprus uses a closed 8-digit plan with no national trunk prefix. The first digits of the number identify the area or service type, and the remaining six digits are the local subscriber number. The same 8 digits are dialled inside Cyprus and from abroad (with +357 prepended for international calls).
- • Country code: +357.
- • Landlines: typically start with 2 followed by another digit that indicates region – for example, prefixes like 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26 for major cities and districts.
- • Mobiles: typically start with 9 and a second digit that identifies the mobile operator (for example 96, 97, 99, etc.).
- • No trunk 0: you do not add or remove any leading 0 when switching between domestic and international formats.
- • International form: +357 AB XXXXXX (2-digit prefix + 6-digit subscriber number).
Data normalisation idea: if users enter 00357 22 123456 or 22-123456, strip
spaces, dashes and any leading 00, then prepend +357 to get
+35722123456. For mobiles, do the same with prefixes such as 99 or 96.
Sample Cypriot numbers
Illustrative onlyDomestic format: 22 123456. Frequently used for businesses and government offices.
A typical corporate landline in the port city of Limassol, used for shipping and logistics.
Real estate and service providers often prefer to be reached on mobiles, which are also used for messaging apps.
How to dial Cyprus (+357)
1. From the USA or Canada
To call a Cypriot number from the US or Canada, use:
- Dial 011 – international access code.
- Dial 357 – Cyprus country code.
- Dial the 8-digit Cypriot number (for example 22 123456 or 99 123456).
Example (US → Nicosia office 22 123456): 011 357 22 123456.
2. From the UK, EU or most other countries
In many countries the international prefix is 00:
- Dial 00 – international prefix.
- Dial 357 – Cyprus country code.
- Dial the 8-digit Cypriot number.
Example (UK → mobile 99 123456): 00 357 99 123456.
3. Dialing inside Cyprus & calling out
- Within Cyprus: simply dial the full 8-digit number, whether it is a landline or mobile (for example 22 123456 or 99 123456).
- From Cyprus to other countries: dial 00 + destination country code + national number (for example 00 44 20… for London, 00 1… for the US).
- Short codes: there are various short numbers for operator assistance and some information services; these are reachable only from within Cyprus.
In your own systems, never add a leading 0 to Cypriot numbers. The local and international versions always share the same 8 digits after +357.
Normalisation tip: users may type 00357 22123456, 35722123456 or
just 22123456. If the context is Cyprus, you can safely standardise all of these as
+35722123456 for storage.
Time in Cyprus – Asia/Nicosia (EET / EEST)
Cyprus follows Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2, and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 during the daylight saving period. The IANA time zone identifier for software is Asia/Nicosia.
In practice, Cypriot time usually matches Greece and other Eastern European countries that observe EET/EEST. When clocks change for daylight saving, the time difference to places such as the UK or North America may shift by one hour, so it’s wise to confirm the current offset when planning conference calls or support windows.
For business communication, 09:00–18:00 local time is the standard office window. Tourism providers, hotels and some service lines operate longer hours, especially in high season along the coast.
Nicosia compared with other cities
| City / region | Time zone | Typical offset vs Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | Asia/Nicosia (EET/EEST) | Reference |
| London | Europe/London | ≈ −2 hours (winter), −2 / −3 hours (summer) |
| Berlin | Europe/Berlin | ≈ −1 hour (typical) |
| Dubai | Asia/Dubai | ≈ +2 hours (most of the year) |
| New York | America/New_York | ≈ −7 to −8 hours (seasonal) |
| Sydney | Australia/Sydney | ≈ +8 to +9 hours (seasonal) |
For systems and logs, store timestamps in UTC and convert to Asia/Nicosia for Cypriot users. This ensures daylight saving transitions are handled consistently.
Safety & emergency calls in Cyprus
As an EU member state, Cyprus uses the standard 112 emergency number. Dialling 112 from any Cypriot landline or mobile connects you to an operator who can coordinate police, fire and ambulance services.
Cyprus also has local short codes and service numbers for specific agencies, but 112 is the easiest number to remember for visitors and is recognised across the European Union and many neighbouring countries. In major urban and tourist areas, it is often possible to speak to someone in English as well as Greek.
General emergency
112
Call 112 from any phone for urgent situations involving police, fire or medical assistance anywhere in Cyprus.
Police
via 112
In an emergency, use 112 and the operator will connect you to the police. Hotels and local contacts can also provide non-emergency station numbers.
Fire & rescue
via 112
House fires, traffic accidents and other rescue situations are coordinated via the same 112 emergency line.
Medical help
via 112
For ambulance or urgent medical assistance, call 112. In addition, clinics and hospitals have regular +357 numbers for appointments and follow-up.
When staying in Cyprus, also save contact numbers for your accommodation, local representative, insurance emergency line and embassy/consulate, all stored in correct +357 format.
Examples: calling +357 Cyprus numbers
UK (London) → Nicosia office
Nicosia landline: 22 123456.
- Dial 00 – international prefix from the UK.
- Dial 357 – Cyprus country code.
- Dial 22 123456 – full 8-digit number.
Result: 00 357 22 123456
Germany (Berlin) → Cyprus mobile
Mobile: 99 123456.
- Dial 00 – international prefix from Germany.
- Dial 357 – Cyprus country code.
- Dial 99 123456 – mobile number.
Result: 00 357 99 123456
Inside Cyprus – calling a Limassol shipping agent
Limassol office: 25 654321.
- From any Cypriot phone, dial 25 654321 directly (8 digits).
- From abroad, dial your international prefix, then 357, then 25 654321.
Save this as +357 25 654321 so it continues working when you change SIM cards or travel.
Cyprus country code +357 – FAQ
What is the country code for Cyprus?
The international country code for Cyprus is +357. To call a Cypriot number from abroad, dial your international access code (for example 00 or 011), then 357, then the full 8-digit national number.
Does Cyprus use a trunk prefix like “0”?
No. Cyprus has a closed 8-digit plan without a trunk 0. You dial the same 8 digits inside the country as appear after +357 when you dial from abroad.
How long are Cypriot phone numbers?
Cypriot landline and mobile numbers each have 8 digits in the national form, usually written as AB XXXXXX (two-digit area or mobile prefix plus six-digit subscriber number). With the country code, this becomes +357 AB XXXXXX.
What time zone is Cyprus in?
Cyprus uses Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2, and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, during the daylight saving period. The technical zone name is Asia/Nicosia.
How should I store Cypriot contacts in my CRM or app?
The most robust option is to use E.164 format: always store Cypriot numbers as +357 followed by 8 digits, without 00/011 or other prefixes. For example, +35722123456 or +35799123456.
Is roaming available when using EU SIM cards in Cyprus?
Because Cyprus is in the European Union, many mobile operators from other EU/EEA countries apply “roam like at home” rules, meaning you can often use your plan in Cyprus with controlled surcharges. However, each operator sets its own fair-use policies, so check your contract before relying on roaming for frequent calls to +357 numbers.
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