Current time in Algeria
Central European Standard Time (CET) · UTC+1 · Capital: Algiers
About Algeria
Algeria, also known as the People Democratic Republic of Algeria is a state in North Africa on the coast of the Mediterranean. The capital of Algeria is Algiers, it has a population of 40 million, the country’s religion is Sunni Islam and its languages are Arabic and Berber. Algeria is governed by the Unitary semipresidential people’s republic and its president is Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The currency of Algeria is the Dinar (DZD).Energy exports are the backbone of Algeria’s economy, supplying large amounts of natural gas to Europe. Algeria has the 9th largest reserve of natural gas and the 17th largest oil reserve in the world, according to the OPEC. The country also has one of the largest military forces in Africa and imports most of its weapons from Russia, with whom it is allied. Football is the most popular sport in Algeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algeria uses Central European Standard Time (CET), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does Algeria have?
Algeria has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does Algeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Algeria does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.
What time is it in Algiers right now?
Algiers, the capital of Algeria, is on Central European Standard Time (CET), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Algeria and London?
Algeria and London are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Algeria and New York?
Algeria is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Algeria?
Office hours in Algeria (9:00–17:00 local time) are 09:00–17:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Algeria?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+1: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon….
What is the dialling code for Algeria?
The international dialling code for Algeria is +213.