Cyprus Postal Services

Cyprus Postal Services is the postal operator of Cyprus and operate the government-operated Post Office.[1] A legacy of British colonial rule is the use of pillar boxes (mail boxes) with the initials of the British monarch, although after independence they were painted yellow.

Typical post office sign with modern pillar box
Old pillar box

Cyprus adopted a new postcode system on October 1, 1994. The alphanumerical code precedes the name of the town or city, hence:

CY-1900 NICOSIA
CYPRUS

The 'CY' prefix is only required for mail originating from abroad.

The postcode number ranges for the administrative areas are:

Nicosia District:   1000-2999
Limassol District:  3000-4999
Famagusta District: 5000-5999
Larnaca District:   6000-7999
Paphos District:    8000-8999
Kyrenia District:   9000-9999

The system covers the entire island, including the disputed area under Turkish occupation known as the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus', but only a few have been allocated. Mail to that part of the island must be sent via 'MERSIN 10, TURKEY', as it is not recognised by the Universal Postal Union.

References
  1. UPU Status and Structures of Postal Administrations pg 94


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