+357 is the country code for Cyprus.
Every phone number in Cyprus starts with +357 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 357, then the full number.
- Time there
- Nicosia timeEastern European Time, UTC+2 to UTC+3
- From the US or Canada
- 011 357 96 123456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 357 96 123456
- From Australia
- 0011 357 96 123456
- From any mobile phone
- +357 96 123456
- Inside Cyprus
- 96 123456
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +357, starting 91, 94, 95, 96, 97 or 99
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800
Check a +357 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +357, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Cyprus start with 9, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | +357 91 | Cytamobile-Vodafone |
| 94 | +357 94 | Cablenet, Epic |
| 95 | +357 95 | PrimeTel |
| 96 | +357 96 | MTN |
| 97 | +357 97 | Cytamobile-Vodafone |
| 99 | +357 99 | Cytamobile-Vodafone |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
In Cyprus, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +357 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 96 123456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +357 96 123456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +35796123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +357 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Cyprus is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +357 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +357.
Which country uses the +357 country code?
Cyprus. Every phone number there starts with +357 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Cyprus from the US?
Dial 011, then 357, then the full number. A mobile number written 96 123456 at home is dialed 011 357 96 123456 from the US, or +357 96 123456 from any mobile phone.
Is +357 the same as 00357?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Cyprus and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Cyprus?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +357, written 96 123456 at home.
What time is it in Cyprus?
Cyprus is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
How do I check a +357 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Cyprus and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.