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Cyprus Country Code +357

Complete guide to calling Cyprus from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CY ISO-3: CYP Europe Capital: Nicosia

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+357
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 357 + area + number
Country TLD
.cy

Geography

Capital
Nicosia
Continent
Europe
Area
9,250 km²
Population
1,370,754
Currency
Euro
Languages
Greek (official language) 80.9%, Turkish (official language) 0.2%, English 4.1%, Romanian 2.9%, Russian 2.5%, Bulgarian 2.2%, Arabic 1.2%, Filippino 1.1%, other 4.3%, unspecified 0.6% (2011 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:03 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
156.2%
Internet Penetration
89.6%
Fixed-line Penetration
25.4%

How to Call Cyprus from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Cyprus from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
357
Cyprus
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 357 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+357 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Cyprus

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Cyprus yet. From the US, dial 011 + 357 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Cyprus uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Lebanon flag

Lebanon

+961 Israel flag

Israel

+972 Palestine flag

Palestine

+970 Syria flag

Syria

+963 Jordan flag

Jordan

+962 Turkey flag

Turkey

+90 Egypt flag

Egypt

+20 Greece flag

Greece

+30

Telecommunications in Cyprus

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 156.2 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 1,509,691 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 25.4 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 245,464 2024
Internet users (% of population) 89.6 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 156.2%
Fixed-line 25.4%
Internet 89.6%

Cyprus on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Nicosia.

Flag of Cyprus

Flag of Cyprus

The national flag of Cyprus. See it next to other flags of Europe in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Cyprus

Cyprus has 14 holidays and observances (2 national, 12 public, 0 observances). The national day is Cyprus National Day, on April 1. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 6 Epiphany Public
March 25 Greek Independence Day Public
April 1 Cyprus National Day National
May 1 Labour Day Public
August 15 Assumption of Mary Public
October 1 Cyprus Independence Day National
October 28 Ochi Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Boxing Day Public
Varies Green Monday Public
Varies Orthodox Good Friday Public
Varies Orthodox Easter Monday Public
Varies Kataklysmos (Holy Spirit) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Cyprus

Area

9,250 km²

3,571 sq mi

Coastline

648 km

Highest point

Mount Olympus 1,951 m

Lowest point

Mediterranean Sea 0 m

Climate:
Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters
Terrain:
Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast
Natural resources:
Copper, Pyrites, Asbestos, Gypsum, Timber, Salt, Marble, Clay earth pigment
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 14% (arable 10.6%), forest 18.6% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Cyprus

GDP

$41.2 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$41,783 (2025)

Growth

3.8% (2025)

Inflation

0.1% (2025)

Unemployment

4.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.913 (#32 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 11%, Services 77% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (49%), Ships and boats (15%), Pharmaceuticals (8%), Dairy, eggs and honey (7%), Perfumes and cosmetics (3%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (26%), Vehicles and parts (7%), Ships and boats (6%), Machinery and computers (5%), Electrical equipment and electronics (5%)
Main export markets:
Libya (25%), Lebanon (7%), Greece (6%), United Kingdom (5%), Israel (5%)
Main suppliers:
Greece (21%), Italy (7%), China (7%), Germany (6%), Saudi Arabia (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyprus

What is the country code for Cyprus?
The country code for Cyprus is +357.
How do I call Cyprus from the US?
To call Cyprus from the US, dial 011 + 357 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +357 instead of 011.
What time is it in Cyprus?
The current time in Cyprus is 11:03 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
What is the national day of Cyprus?
The national day of Cyprus is Cyprus National Day, on April 1.