Current local time in Algiers, Algeria
CET · UTC+01:00 · Central European Standard Time
About Algiers
Algiers, Algeria uses the Central European Standard Time time zone (Africa/Algiers), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Algeria. Population: about 1,977,663.
| Country: | Algeria |
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| Coordinates: | 36°44′N / 3°05′E |
| Population: | 1,977,663 |
| Currency: | Algerian dinar (DZD) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +213 |
Time zone in Algiers
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Algiers |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Standard Time (CET) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Algiers does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Algiers today
| Sunrise: | 07:00 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 12:32 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:34 – 18:30 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CET) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Algiers
- LondonSame timeAlgiers is on the same time
- New York+5 hAlgiers is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAlgiers is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Algiers time
What time zone is Algiers in?
Algiers uses the IANA time zone Africa/Algiers (Central European Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Algiers observe daylight saving time?
Algiers does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Algiers and London?
Right now Algiers and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Algiers and New York?
Right now Algiers is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.