Current time in Algiers
The current time in Algiers, Algeria is shown live on this page. Algiers is in the Africa/Algiers timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Algiers does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 remains constant year-round. Algiers has a population of approximately 3.4M people. Algiers uses DZD and the international calling code for Algeria is ++213.
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Algiers, Algeria
Timezone
Africa/Algiers
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Standard
CET
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Algiers for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Algiers for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently the same time as Algiers. New York is currently 5 hours behind Algiers.
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Timezone
Africa/Algiers
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
DST
Not active
Region
Northern Africa
Country
Algeria
State / Area
Algiers
Calling Code
+213
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Valencia, approximately 429 km away. Valencia uses the Europe/Madrid timezone. When it is the current time in Algiers, the time in Valencia is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Algiers
Algiers is located in Algeria, Algeria, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is Arabic. The city has a population of approximately 3.4M, ranking it #67 in Algeria by size. For timezone purposes, Algiers uses Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Algiers does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Algiers does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Algiers
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Algiers. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Algiers
Based on Algiers's latitude (36.7°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.5 hours, with sunrise around 4:45 AM and sunset around 7:15 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Algiers
For work calls, the standard business window in Algiers is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Algiers (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 9 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Algiers time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Algiers and London is 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Algiers time (9 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Algiers does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Algiers uses DZD and the calling code for Algeria is +213. Languages spoken here include Arabic. The city has a population of around 3.4M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northern Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 429 km away at Valencia (CET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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