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Working hours in Cyprus (2026)
The standard full-time working week in Cyprus: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
40 h
Per day
8 h
Legal max / week
48 h
Per month
173 h
A standard full-time job in Cyprus is about 40 hours per week (8 hours per day), or roughly 2,080 hours per year. The legal maximum is 48 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in Cyprus?
A standard full-time working week in Cyprus is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.