UTC +01:00
CET - Currently observed in Algeria
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The IANA time zone identifier for Algeria is
Africa/Algiers
Time difference from Algeria
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Algeria (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa |
| ISO Code | DZ / DZA |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Algiers |
| UTC Offset | +01:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | DZD - Algerian Dinar |
| Population | 44,700,000 |
| Area | 2,381,741 km² |
| Calling Code | ++213 |
| Languages | Arabic, Tamazight |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 20:47 | Africa/Algiers | Capital |
| Oran | 20:47 | Africa/Algiers | - |
| Constantine | 20:47 | Africa/Algiers | - |
| Annaba | 20:47 | Africa/Algiers | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Algeria? + −
The current local time in Algeria is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Algiers,
currently at UTC+01:00 (CET).
The exact time right now is
20:47:15
on Sunday, 09 August 2026.
Does Algeria observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Algeria is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+01:00 (CET).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Algiers zone entry.
What UTC offset is Algeria? + −
Algeria is currently at UTC+01:00,
using the abbreviation CET.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Algiers.
To convert a time to or from Algeria, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Algeria? + −
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
It uses the
Africa/Algiers IANA time zone.
See the Algiers time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Algeria use? + −
Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar
(
DZD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++213.