Updated May 13th 2026

All About Employee Work Hours in Cyprus

Learn about employee work hours in Cyprus and how Justworks EOR can help you hire and manage your team abroad.

How an EOR Can Help Streamline HR

If you're looking to understand work hours in Cyprus, a global EOR provider like Justworks can make your life easier. Get local guidance and insight into Cyprus labor laws so you can manage schedules, stay aligned with working time regulations, and support your team without setting up a local entity. Justworks Employer of Record helps support compliant employment practices while simplifying payroll and HR administration.

Standard Hours of Work in Cyprus

Working Hour Limits

In Cyprus, the Organisation of Working Time Law(opens in a new tab) regulates working time to protect employee health and ensure fair labor practices. Employers must clearly define working hours in employment agreements.

The standard working week in Cyprus is generally 40 hours. Average working time must not exceed 48 hours per week, including overtime, over the applicable four month reference period.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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