Language, Phones, Wi-Fi and Post in Cyprus

Most visitors find language and communication easy in Cyprus, but a few details help. This page summarises what Visit Cyprus publishes on languages, phone calls, internet access and post. For other practical topics, see Cyprus public holidays and opening hours and money in Cyprus.

Language

Visit Cyprus says the official languages of the island are Greek and Turkish, and that English is widely spoken. It adds that French, German and Russian are also spoken within the tourism industry. The same page notes that most doctors can converse in English, as covered in Cyprus health and safety.

Phone calls

Visit Cyprus lists international dialling codes for many countries, so check your operator for your own country's code. It says international calls can be made from public telephones in cities and villages and at airports and harbours, and that public payphones are card-phones, with telecards sold at post offices, kiosks and shops. Check roaming charges with your own mobile operator before you travel.

Wi-Fi and internet

• Where: Visit Cyprus says Wi-Fi is available in many public areas and private establishments across the island.
• Cost: some places, such as hotels, may charge a fee through an internet card, while others offer it free to customers.
• Passwords: some venues give customers a password, while some public hotspots connect without one.
• Other options: phone centres, internet cafés and hotels also offer internet access, usually charged by the hour.

Post and couriers

• Posting mail: from post offices across the island and at the airports, or using the yellow street mailboxes. Stamps are sold at post offices and at many hotels, newsstands and kiosks.
• Opening: post offices keep hours that change with the season. District post offices for each major town and the Eleftheria Square post office in Nicosia are open throughout the day on weekdays all year, while other post offices do not open every afternoon. All post offices are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
• Poste restante: all post offices offer a mail-holding service.
• Speed: Visit Cyprus says airmail letters take about three to four days to Europe, while courier services offer next-day or faster delivery.
• Contact: the Cyprus Post call centre has a free-phone number, 8000 2000, and +357-22310100 from abroad.

For general planning, see the Cyprus travel guide.