Time now in Algeria

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Algiers (CET)

Your device clock is 638ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Algiers, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

18:26:27
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Algeria now

Algeria has one official time zone: CET (UTC+01:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Algeria is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Algeria?

Official time in Algeria is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Algeria

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Algiers UTC+01:00 Algiers, Oran, Constantine

List of time zones used in Algeria (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Algiers UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Algeria

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Algeria depends on the region.

  • Algiers: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Algeria use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Algeria observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Algeria

  • 1981-05-01 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Algeria was on 1981-05-01 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Algiers): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from WET to CET.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Algeria?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Algeria have?
Algeria has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Algeria use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Algeria observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Algeria time

To convert Algeria time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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