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Cyprus country code: +357
- Exit code from Cyprus: 00
- Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
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What is the country code for Cyprus?
The country code for Cyprus is +357. To call Cyprus from the United States, dial 011 357 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +357 directly. A Cyprus number in full international format looks like +357 96 123456.
Cyprus at a glance
- Country calling code
- +357
- ISO country code
- CY
- Exit code (dialling out of Cyprus)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 8 digits, always
- Time zone
- EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Dialing
How to call Cyprus: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 357 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 357
357 is the country calling code for Cyprus. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Cyprus has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +357. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Cyprus is on EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Cyprus phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +357 2X XXXXXX | +357 22 123456 |
| Mobile | +357 9X XXXXXX | +357 96 123456 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Cyprus?
The country code for Cyprus is +357. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Cyprus number looks like +357 96 123456.
How do I call Cyprus from the United States?
Dial 011, then 357, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +357 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Cyprus phone number?
8 digits, always. Written internationally it becomes +357 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Cyprus?
Cyprus is on EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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