Time in Algiers, Algeria now
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CET
Central European Time
UTC+1
No DST
Algiers
Alger, Algeria
18 Aug 2026
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Algeria: common questions
What time is it in Algiers?
Time in Algiers, Algeria is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) year-round with no daylight saving.
Does Algiers, Algeria observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Algiers and the rest of Algeria do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Algiers and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Algiers is 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and the same time when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Algiers is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Algiers is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Algiers is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Algiers is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Algeria?
Algeria's major cities include Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida, and Batna. Algiers is the capital and largest city.
What is Algiers, Algeria known for?
Algiers is Algeria's capital and largest city, known as 'Algiers the White' for its white-washed buildings. The city is famous for the Casbah (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Notre-Dame d'Afrique basilica, beautiful Mediterranean coastline, French colonial architecture, and as a major cultural and economic center in North Africa.