Northern Cyprus facts
| Capital | North Nicosia — Declared in 1983 and recognized only by Türkiye. |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 3,355 km² · 1,295 sq mi · 829,037 acres |
| Language | Turkish |
| Demonym | Turkish Cypriot |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (TRY) |
| Time zone | Asia/Nicosia · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +90 |
| Internet domain | .ct.tr |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 35.1856, 33.3823 |
Time difference
North Nicosia is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Northern Cyprus is about 0.04% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Northern Cyprus is about 1.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- North Nicosia to Washington, D.C.: about 9,113 km (5,663 mi) as the crow flies.
- North Nicosia to London: about 3,218 km (1,999 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Northern Cyprus?
The capital of Northern Cyprus is North Nicosia. Declared in 1983 and recognized only by Türkiye.
How big is Northern Cyprus?
Northern Cyprus covers about 3,355 km² (1,295 sq mi), ranking 167 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.04% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Northern Cyprus in?
North Nicosia uses UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) today. When it is noon in North Nicosia, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Northern Cyprus use?
Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish Lira (TRY).
What is the country code for Northern Cyprus?
The international calling code is +90. From the United States dial 011 90 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 90.
What language is spoken in Northern Cyprus?
Official or national language: Turkish.