last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other Practical Information for Cyprus
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Luggage and Equipment to Bring
In summer, pack light clothing plus a sweater for higher altitudes and evenings on the coast. In winter, while mid-season clothes may be enough for the coast, much warmer clothing is needed for the mountainous areas. Don’t forget sun protection, as well as rain gear in season.
Communications
Telephone
International dialing code: (00 +) 357.
Internet
Internet connections and Wi-Fi—free or inexpensive—are mostly found in coastal resorts and cities.
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Time Difference
Local time: .
Both Cyprus and Northern Cyprus are on GMT+2, with summer and winter time changes generally aligning with France. There’s a one-hour difference year-round: for example, it’s 1:00 PM in Nicosia when it’s noon in Paris.
Electricity
230 V (50 Hz) with "British" plugs (officially type G), requiring an adapter for French or North American plugs.
Opening Hours
Laundries
Local Tourist Offices
Weights and Measures
Despite the long British presence on the island, Cyprus uses the metric and decimal system like France.
French Language Use
English is widely spoken due to the island’s history. In tourist areas, German and French are also fairly common.