Current local time in Guelma, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Guelma. Guelma is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Guelma |
| Population | about 124,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.47° N, 7.43° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Guelma 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 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Guelma at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Guelma sits at 7.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Guelma time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Guelma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Guelma |
|---|---|---|
| Souk Ahras | 51 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Annaba | 59 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Skikda | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Constantine | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Tebessa | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Batna | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Jijel | 153 km (95 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 Guelma in?
Guelma is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Guelma have daylight saving time?
Guelma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Guelma when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Guelma's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 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).