Send SMS to Cyprus online
Nicosia's busy streets are home to small businesses like cafes, repair shops, and travel agencies. Schools, clinics, and event organizers use text messages to communicate with parents, patients, and attendees. They send alerts about class schedules, appointment reminders, or concert details. Texts are effective here because they work on all phones and are read quickly, even in rural areas.
Cyprus
+357 · Southern Europe and Balkans
Price per message
$0.00558
- For $40
- 7,168 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $5.58
- Example number
- +357 96 123456
What a bulk SMS campaign to Cyprus costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| 500 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| 1,000 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| 5,000 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| 10,000 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Cyprus
Travel agencies
They text customers in Limassol about flight updates and tour departures.
Private clinics
Clinics in Larnaca send reminders for check-ups and lab results, helping patients stay organized.
Schools
They text parents in Paphos about school closures and exam schedules.
Event organizers
They text attendees in Nicosia about concert times and venue changes.
Phone number format in Cyprus
A mobile number in Cyprus has 8 digits after +357 and no leading 0, so 96 123456 becomes +357 96 123456 in international format. With Cyprus as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Greek always uses Unicode, so a message to Cyprus in Greek holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Greek and Turkish.
Best time to send to Cyprus
Clocks in Cyprus change for summer: Nicosia is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July, so 10:00 there is 08:00 UTC in winter and 07:00 UTC in summer. Pick the local time in the scheduler and check the UTC line under it before you confirm.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Cyprus
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Cyprus?
One message (one segment) to Cyprus costs $0.00558. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $5.58, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Cyprus does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 7,168 single-segment messages to Cyprus, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Cyprus be?
Writing in Greek always uses Unicode, so a message to Cyprus in Greek holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for Cyprus?
A mobile number in Cyprus has 8 digits after +357 and no leading 0, so 96 123456 becomes +357 96 123456 in international format. With Cyprus as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I send texts in Greek or English?
Greek is best for local audiences, but English works well for tourists or mixed groups.
Are there times when people prefer not to receive texts?
Avoid sending texts late at night or during major holidays like Easter, when families are busy.
Ready to text Cyprus?
Create an account, paste your Cyprus numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 7,168 messages to Cyprus.