Light That Shapes the Day

Summer: sunrise 5:30, sunset 20:00 (14.5 hours daylight). Winter: 6:45-17:00 (still 10 hours – vs 7-8 in Germany). Long summer evenings and bright winters: why expats love Cyprus climate.

Times Overview

June 21: 5:30-20:05 (14.5 hrs). Dec 21: 6:45-17:00 (10 hrs). Timezone: CET+1. Daylight saving: synced with EU.

The section on "Light That Shapes the Day" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.

– Nature lover from Leipzig, in Larnaca since 2022

Best Sunrise/Sunset Spots

Sunrise (east): Cape Greco, Protaras, Larnaca Salt Lake (winter flamingos). Sunset (west): Petra tou Romiou (most famous), Pafos harbor, Kourion Beach, Pissouri. Troodos summit: sun sets behind sea 1,900m below.

Sunrise and Sunset Times in Cyprus

Locations: Larnaca, Troodos, Protaras
Topics: Light That Shapes the Day, Times Overview, Best Sunrise/Sunset Spots

CMC Practical Tip

Light That Shapes the Day Summer: sunrise 5:30, sunset 20:00 (14.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are summer days?

Longest (Jun 21): 14.5 hours. Twilight until 20:30. Endless terrace evenings.

How short winter days?

Shortest (Dec 21): 10 hours. Germany: only 7-8. Much brighter winter.

Best sunset spot?

Petra tou Romiou (classic). Pafos harbor. Kourion Beach. From Troodos summit: unique 1,900m panorama.

Timezone?

CET+1. Germany 18:00 = Cyprus 19:00. Daylight saving synced with EU.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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