How to Call Cyprus From the United States

Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea south of Turkey, the island of Cyprus has been torn by conflicts between the Greek and Turkish regions. Still, some people consider this temperate island nation their favorite vacation spot. If you're planning a visit, follow these instructions to place a direct call.

Things You'll Need

  • Foreign Language Phrase Books
  • Travel Guides
  • Telephones
  • Clocks
  • Telephone Calling Cards

Instructions

    • 1

      Determine what time it is in Cyprus; Cyprus is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, which means it is 7 hours later in Cyprus than it is on the East Coast of the United States and 10 hours later than it is on the West Coast.

    • 2

      Keep in mind that about 80 percent of Cypriots speak Greek and the remaining 20 percent Turkish, but English is fairly common in both the Greek and Turkish areas.

    • 3

      Dial 011, the international access code.

    • 4

      Dial 357, the Cypriot country code.

    • 5

      Remove the 0 from the beginning of the city code.

    • 6

      Dial the remaining digits.

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