Current Time in Algiers, Algeria

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CET

IANA Identifier

Africa/Algiers

UTC Offset

UTC+1

Country

Algeria (DZ)

Location Details

Coordinates

36.7538°, 3.0588°

Population

3.4M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) — 20 km

Nearby Cities

• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Athens — Greece
• Barcelona — Spain
• Beirut — Lebanon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Algiers in?

Algiers is in the CET time zone (Africa/Algiers), which is UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Algiers observe Daylight Saving Time?

Algiers uses the Africa/Algiers IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Algiers?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Algiers, Algeria. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Algiers?

Algiers has a UTC offset of UTC+1. This means it is 1 hour ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Algiers?

Algiers is served by Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).