Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Berlin, it's that in Nicosia.
When it's 8:00 am in Berlin, it's 9:00 am in Nicosia — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Berlin, it's 11:00 am in Nicosia — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Berlin, it's 1:00 pm in Nicosia — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Berlin, it's 4:00 pm in Nicosia — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Berlin, it's 6:00 pm in Nicosia — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Berlin, it's 10:00 pm in Nicosia — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Currency is one less thing to think about — both run on the euro (EUR). Language shifts too — German in Berlin, Greek in Nicosia. Be careful behind the wheel: Berlin drives on the right, Nicosia on the left.
- Country
- Germany
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Greek, Turkish
- Calling code
- +357
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Berlin and Nicosia?
Berlin is 1 hour ahead of Nicosia. Berlin runs on GMT+2 and Nicosia on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Berlin, what time is it in Nicosia?
10:00 am in Berlin is 11:00 am in Nicosia on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Berlin, what time is it in Nicosia?
3:00 pm in Berlin is 4:00 pm in Nicosia on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Berlin from Nicosia?
About 2,489 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 3h 26m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Berlin and Nicosia use?
Both Germany and Cyprus use the euro (EUR, €). No exchange needed when moving between the two.
How do I call Berlin from Nicosia?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +49, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Berlin and Nicosia?
Berlin primarily speaks German; Nicosia speaks Greek, Turkish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Berlin and Nicosia drive on the same side of the road?
No. Germany drives on the right, Cyprus on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.