Current Time in Algeria
Algeria uses Central European Time (North Africa) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CETUTC+1
Algeria time zone
Central European Time (North Africa)
Central European Time (CET)
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- Not observed
- Cities
- Algiers
IANA time zone: Africa/Algiers.
Major cities in Algeria
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria to New York | -5 hours | |
| Algeria to London | Same time | |
| Algeria to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Algeria to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Algeria to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Algeria: FAQs
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algeria uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) all year.
Does Algeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Algeria does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Algeria and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Algeria. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Algiers, the capital?
Algiers is on Central European Time (North Africa), currently CET (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Algiers page.