Useful information about Larnaka (Larnaca)

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Larnaka

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The Population of Larnaka: 143,367 (2011 census)

USEFULL TELEPHONE CODES:
If you are calling from abroad, then you will have to press the code 00357 before the number you would like to contact. 

First Aid / Police / Fire Station – 112
Hospital - 24 800 500
Pharmacies – 9090 1414
Information (Directory Enquiries) - 11892
Post Office - 24 802 450
Tourist Information Office - 24 654 322
Town Hall - 24 653 333
Lost Property (Police) - 24 804 040
Airport – 7777 88 33
Exact Time – 9090 1893
Foreign Countries / Town Codes – Charges & Time Difference – 11894
Local Calls – 190
Complaints For International Calls – 11894

All numbers typically have 6 digits and a 2 digit code in front of the 6 digits that differentiates mobiles from landlines ( as well as to signify what province the caller is in) in the following manner:
99 - Mobile.
97 - Mobile.
96 - Mobile.
22 - Landline in Nicosia.
23 - Landline in Ammochostos.
24 - Landline in Larnaka. e.g 24 123456
25 - Landline in Limassol.
26 - Landline in Pafos

SHOPPING  HOURS:
Markets open at 9:00 am and close as displayed below:

Closing Hours For Shops April - October   Nov-March
Monday 20:00 19:30
Tuesday 20:00 19:30
Wednesday 15:00 15:00
Thursday 20:00 19:30
Friday 20:00 19:30
Saturday 19:30 19:30
Sunday Closed Closed

Some companies still remain open on Sundays. Some shops close at 23:00 pm, mostly souvenir shops.
Summer break time: from 15/06 – 31/08 is 14:00 – 17:00 


BANKING HOURS:

Monday 08:15am - 13:30pm
Tuesday 08:15am - 13:30pm
Wednesday 08:15am - 13:30pm
Thursday 08:15am - 13:30pm
Friday 08:15am - 13:30pm
Saturday Closed 
Sunday Closed

                                                                                                      
DISTANCES FROM LARNAKA:

  • Ayia Napa – 62 km
  • Nicosia – 51 km
  • Limassol – 69 km
  • Troodos – 115 km
  • Pafos – 149 km
  • Protaras - 71 km
  • Paralimni - 43 km

BUS SERVICES:

Larnaka’s Urban Bus Services:
Company Name: Zinonas Buses
Bus service is available every 30 minutes from Larnaka Tourist Area (most hotels) to the center of Larnaka and the Airport.
Telephone 24 665 531.
For more information and routes visit our links below:
Zinonas buses map:Zinonasbusesmap
Zinonas buses Website:http://www.zinonasbuses.com/skcontent.php?id=261
Zinonas buses FacebookZinonasfacebookpage
Zinonas buses Email:mailto:info@zinonasbuses.com

Larnaka’s Long Distance Bus Services:
Company Name: Intercity Buses.
Bus Service is available throughout the day based on the timetables below.
Telephone – 8000 77 89

For more information and routes visit our links below:

Intercity Routes: http://www.intercity-buses.com/?wp=routes
Intercity buses Website:http://www.intercity-buses.com/?wp=home
Intercity buses Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IntercityBusesCyprus
Intercity buses Emailit@intercity-buses.com

POST OFFICES:
Central Post Office: Vassileos Pavlou Square, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 802 600
Working Hours - 7:30am – 17:30pm (Monday – Friday)

Airport Post Office: Larnaka Airport
Telephone - 24 008 748
Working Hours - 08:00am – 15:00pm (Monday – Friday)

St Lazarus Post Office: 2, Agiou Lazarou Str, Agios Lazaros, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 304 182
Working Hours - 08:00am – 15:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Aradipou Post Office: 57 Archbishop Makariou C' Avenue, Aradippou, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 304 685
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Athienou Post Office: 22 Meli Zachariadi Street, Athienou, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 522 548
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Drosia Post Office: Konsantinou Palaiologou Street, Drosia, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 304 184
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Kiti Post Office: 11 Meneou Street, Kiti, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 425 436
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Lefkara Post Office: 8 Charilaou Trikoupi Street, Pano Lefkara, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 342 442
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Ormidia Post Office: 3 Larnakos Street, Ormidia, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 721 524
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Xylofagou Post Office: 39 Anastasi Manoli Street, Xylofagou, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 725 570
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Xylotimpou Post Office: 77 Archbishop Makariou C' Avenue, Xylotympou, Larnaka
Telephone - 24 723 175
Working Hours - 08:00am - 15:00pm (Monday - Friday)