Algiers, Algeria
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About Algiers, Algeria
Algiers is one of the cities of Algeria, the largest country in Africa by area, with diverse landscapes from Mediterranean coast to Sahara desert.
Time zone details
Algiers observes Algiers (Africa/Algiers in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Algeria from abroad
The international dialing code for Algeria is +213. To call a phone number in Algiers, dial your country's international access code, then +213, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Algeria
The official currency is DZD (د.ج). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Arabic, French. Many businesses and tourist areas in Algiers will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Algiers
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Algiers, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.