Current local time in Ouargla, Algeria
The live clock above shows the time in Ouargla. Ouargla is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1 right now (CET).
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Ouargla |
| Population | about 176,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.97° N, 5.34° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ouargla 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 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:34 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ouargla at about 12:47 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 39 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ouargla sits at 5.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Ouargla time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ouargla |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ouargla |
|---|---|---|
| Ghardaia | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| El Oued | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Laghouat | 308 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Biskra | 323 km (201 mi) | same time |
| Djelfa | 358 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Batna | 408 km (253 mi) | same time |
| Gafsa, Tunisia | 420 km (261 mi) | same time |
| M'sila | 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
- Tebessa
- Djelfa
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ouargla in?
Ouargla is in the Africa/Algiers time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Ouargla have daylight saving time?
Ouargla doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ouargla when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ouargla's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 39 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).