Current local time in Oran, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Oran. Oran is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Oran |
| Population | about 722,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.71° N, 0.62° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Oran 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 | 7:06 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Oran at about 1:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 62 minutes ahead of the sun, because Oran sits at 0.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Oran time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Oran |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oran |
|---|---|---|
| Sidi bel Abbes | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Mostaganem | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Mascara | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Tlimcen | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Saida | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Oujda, Morocco | 163 km (101 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tiarat | 179 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Chlef | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Algeria
- Algiers
- 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 Oran in?
Oran is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Oran have daylight saving time?
Oran doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Oran when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Oran's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 62 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).