Current local time in Bechar, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Bechar. Bechar is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Béchar |
| Population | about 142,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.61° N, 2.23° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bechar 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 | 7:13 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 8:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bechar at about 1:17 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 69 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bechar sits at 2.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Bechar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bechar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bechar |
|---|---|---|
| Er Rachidia, Morocco | 213 km (132 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Taza, Morocco | 335 km (208 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Oujda, Morocco | 344 km (214 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tlimcen | 374 km (233 mi) | same time |
| Fez, Morocco | 375 km (233 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Meknes, Morocco | 402 km (250 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Melilla, Spain | 416 km (258 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Saida | 421 km (262 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Algeria
- Algiers
- Oran
- Constantine
- Chlef
- Arak
- Blida
- Annaba
- Setif
- Bejaia
- Batna
- Biskra
- Sidi bel Abbes
- Skikda
- Tiarat
- Tlimcen
- El Oued
- Ouargla
- Tebessa
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bechar in?
Bechar is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Bechar have daylight saving time?
Bechar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bechar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bechar's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 69 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).