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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Aug. 09, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001130166  
Trading Symbol cycc  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   17,199,974
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes