Offices
Standard business hours for private sector companies, corporate headquarters, and professional services.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
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Local time in Nicosia
5:57 PM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches and financial institutions in Cyprus.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public civil service offices, municipal centers, and Citizen Service Centers.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Shopping centers, department stores, supermarkets, and local boutiques.
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowDining
Cafes, tavernas, all-day diners, and traditional restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Open nowLocal convention
Working week
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Weekend
Standard business hours for private sector companies, corporate headquarters, and professional services. Standard corporate operating window.
Across time zones
Best time to call Nicosia
Your time
1:30 AM - 10:30 AM
America/New_York
Nicosia time
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday, Sep 18
Recommended contact window
1:30 AM - 9:30 AM your time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM in Nicosia
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Cyprus
01 Jan New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyΘεοφάνεια Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Feb Green MondayΚαθαρή Δευτέρα Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Mar Greek Independence DayΕπέτειος Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Apr Cyprus National DayΚυπριακή Εθνική Επέτειος Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Apr Good FridayΜεγάλη Παρασκευή Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
13 Apr Easter MondayΔευτέρα της Διακαινησίμου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Apr Easter TuesdayΤρίτη της Διακαινησίμου Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayΠρωτομαγιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 May PentecostΑγίου Πνεύματος Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Whit MondayΔευτέρα Πεντηκοστής Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Assumption of the Virgin MaryΗ Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Oct Cyprus Independence DayΕπέτειος Κυπριακής Ανεξαρτησίας 14 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 Oct Ohi DayΤο Όχι 41 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Dec Christmas EveΠαραμονή Χριστουγέννων 98 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayΧριστούγεννα 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayΔεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων 100 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Banking & Financial Services
Commercial bank branches in Nicosia close to the public early in the afternoon. Digital kiosks and ATMs are available 24/7.
Public Administrative Counters
Government counters and Citizen Service Centers generally require appointments for non-emergency civil transactions.
Shopping & Retail Districts
Major shopping centers like Mall of Cyprus run continuously all day, whereas traditional high-street shops may observe Wednesday afternoon quiet hours.
Dining Culture & Evening Pace
Restaurants in Nicosia serve late dinners into the evening, with reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday nights.