Current local time in Limassol, Cyprus
The live clock above shows the time in Limassol. Limassol is in the Asia/Nicosia time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Region | Limassol |
| Population | about 149,000 |
| Coordinates | 34.68° N, 33.03° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Nicosia |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Limassol uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Limassol at about 11:56 AM in mid-January, and about 12:53 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Limassol sits at 33.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Limassol time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Limassol |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Limassol |
|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Beirut, Lebanon | 244 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Saida, Lebanon | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Trablous, Lebanon | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Tartus, Syria | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Al Ladhiqiyah, Syria | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Haifa, Israel | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Icel, Turkey | 276 km (172 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Cyprus
Questions people ask
What time zone is Limassol in?
Limassol is in the Asia/Nicosia time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Limassol have daylight saving time?
Limassol uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Limassol when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Limassol's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 12 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).