Cyprus is located in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET), which means it is 1 hour ahead of Belgium and the Netherlands. This also applies in the summer, thanks to Daylight Saving Time.
Cyprus is therefore always one hour ahead of the Benelux.
| Period | Time in Cyprus | Time in Belgium/Netherlands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter time (Oct–Mar) | 15:00 | 14:00 | +1 hour |
| Daylight Saving Time (Mar–Oct) | 15:00 | 14:00 | +1 hour |
Cyprus observes both winter and summer time, just like Belgium and the Netherlands. This means the time difference always remains stable: +1 hour.
Cyprus falls into the:
Cyprus, like most European countries, switches between summer and winter time on the same dates.
Relevant information
Any questions? Feel free to ask us!
Yes, Cyprus remains 1 hour ahead of the Netherlands/Belgium, even in summer.
No, Northern Cyprus follows the same time zone as the rest of the island.
Yes, with an hour or so. But your smartphone usually adjusts this automatically.
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