Current local time in Algiers, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Algiers. Algiers is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Alger |
| Population | about 2.7 million |
| Coordinates | 36.76° N, 3.05° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Algiers doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:56 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Algiers at about 12:56 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun, because Algiers sits at 3.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Algiers time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Blida | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Medea | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Bouira | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Tizi-Ouzou | 88 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Chlef | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| M'sila | 179 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Bejaia | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Algeria
- Oran
- Constantine
- Chlef
- Arak
- Blida
- Annaba
- Setif
- Bejaia
- Batna
- Biskra
- Sidi bel Abbes
- Skikda
- Tiarat
- Tlimcen
- El Oued
- Ouargla
- Tebessa
- Djelfa
Questions people ask
What time zone is Algiers in?
Algiers is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Algiers have daylight saving time?
Algiers doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Algiers when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Algiers's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).