Electricity
in Northern Cyprus
See the latest KIB-TEK power cut and fault notices, with outages listed by district.
The electricity supply in Cyprus is 220/240 volts AC 50Hz. Electricity sockets are, three pin, 13 amps the same as used in the UK. Most electricity cables have just live and neutral wiring (no earth).
Power cuts are not uncommon in Northern Cyprus, although these are becoming less frequent. Power outages due to maintenance are notified in the local media – radio and online newspapers. Kib-Tek also has a facebook page – Kıbrıs Türk Elekrik Kurumu, where power outages are listed. The posts are in Turkish, however it is reasonably easy to check if your area is affected and the times.
Power surges are also common, therefore it is advisable to use power surge protectors for your more sensitive and expensive electrical goods like computers to avoid them being damaged/destroyed from sudden surges and drops in supply.
Connection & Takeover Deposit Charges
If you purchase a property in Northern Cyprus then you will need to pay a fee for either deposit or connection and deposit depending on whether the property is a new build or a second hand / existing property.
If you purchase a brand new property at the point that you take possession of the property you will need to pay a fee which is the proportion of the cost charged to the developer for connection of electricity services to the site/development.
If you purchase a second hand property you will need to pay a ‘takeover deposit charge’ i.e. a deposit fee when responsibility for payment of services is transferred from the previous owner to yourself. This money is held and will be returned to you if you finish your contract with Kib-Tek.
If you rent a property the landlord may continue to hold responsibility for payment of you electricity and will onward charge you for electricity, alternatively you may be requested to takeover responsibility for electricity charges and will therefore need to pay the deposit charges above.
Receiving Your Invoice
Kib-Tek has moved away from paper billing to billing by SMS text message and email. Customers should register at their local Kibtek office to receive their invoices by SMS text message or email. A message will be sent monthly (this is your invoice) advising the amount of your monthly bill, together with any outstanding amount. You can also call their Customer Service on (0392) 600 00 960 and request your monthly bill via email (see example bill below),. They speak good English.
Paying Your Electricity Bill
Each electricity bill has a 30-day payment period from the date it is issued.
If your bill remains unpaid after the 30-day payment period and the overdue amount exceeds 675 TL, your electricity supply will be disconnected.
If your electricity has been disconnected due to non-payment or the consumer's fault, a 708.93 TL reconnection fee applies.
KIB-TEK Call Centre: (0392) 600 09 60 — available 24/7 for information and assistance with KIB-TEK services.
You can pay your electricity bill in several different ways:
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Online – here
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By click on the ''pay now'' button on your emailed bill
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By Standing order via your TRNC Bank
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At the payment kiosks – cash or card
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At Kibtek Offices – cash or card
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At a Bill Payment Point (Fatura Ödeme Noktası – available at many supermarkets – cash or card
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PayPoint Cyprus online https://www.paypointcyprus.com/en/pay
By Standing order via your TRNC Bank
One of the ways to pay your electricity bill is as mentioned, by standing order via your TRNC bank. If you provide your Kibtek account number to your bank they can arrange for your account to be automatically debited each month, which is a hassle free method to pay your bill. Most TRNC banks pay standing orders on the last possible day, so the money remains in your account for the maximum amount of time. Do not be surprised to see the amount of your last bill is shown as outstanding when you receive your next invoice. Do not worry unless you bill is >675 TL in which case you may want to speak to your bank to ensure that they pay the invoice rapidly to avoid a risk of disconnection.
Kib-Tek accepts payments from the following banks:
Electric Faults
If you have a problem with your electricity service you should call the Kib-Tek Support Centre and they can test your line and advise you if the problem is linked to their service. If the fault is linked to Kib-Tek then they will send out an engineer to investigate. If they cannot find a problem, you will need to contact an electrician who can investigate whether these is a problem within your property.
Source: Tariffs from June 1, 2026 - www.kibtek.com