Cyprus +357
To call Cyprus from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 357, then the local number. In full: +357 96 123456.
The country calling code for Cyprus is +357. A number starting +357 or 00357 is a call to or from Cyprus. From abroad: +357 96 123456.
To call Cyprus from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 357, then the local number as is. The +357 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Cyprus from abroad
011 357 96 12345600 357 96 1234560011 357 96 123456+357 96 12345696 123456 is a real-format Cyprus mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Cyprus area codes
In Cyprus, landlines usually include an area code after +357 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
22 345678from abroad+357 22 34567896 123456from abroad+357 96 123456Landline numbers in Cyprus have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits and start with 9. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +357.
Calling abroad from Cyprus
To call another country from Cyprus, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Cyprus to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Cyprus number in international format is written +357 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Cyprus
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Cyprus for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +357?
Cyprus has the country calling code +357.
How do I call Cyprus from the United States?
Dial 011, then 357, then the local number as is — for example 011 96 123456.
What does +357 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Cyprus. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +357 mobile or landline?
The +357 code identifies the country, not the line type; Cyprus landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Cyprus
6 mobile network operators run their own networks in Cyprus. The largest is Cyta, with about 0.71 million subscribers (Q4 2022). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Cyta (Government of Cyprus)
Owned by Turkcell A.Ş.
formerly MTN, Areeba
Owned by Monaco Telecom SAM
Owned by Vodafone Turkey A.Ş.
excludes Northern Cyprus
Owned by Mobile network operators in Cyprus (excludes Northern Cyprus)
Owned by Mobile network operators operating only in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Cyprus: 5G 3500, 5G 700, LTE 1800, LTE 2600, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Cablenet, PrimeTel, lemontel.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Cyprus
With 156 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Cyprus has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (90 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Cyprus
+357 80 001234Free from inside Cyprus (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+357 90 012345Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900 / 909. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Cyprus via Google libphonenumber.