Current local time in Laghouat, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Laghouat. Laghouat is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Laghouat |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.81° N, 2.88° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Laghouat 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:38 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:49 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Laghouat at about 12:57 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun, because Laghouat sits at 2.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Laghouat time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Laghouat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laghouat |
|---|---|---|
| Djelfa | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Ghardaia | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Tiarat | 226 km (140 mi) | same time |
| M'sila | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Medea | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Saida | 276 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Biskra | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Blida | 290 km (180 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 Laghouat in?
Laghouat is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Laghouat have daylight saving time?
Laghouat doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Laghouat when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Laghouat'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).