Time Difference Between Paris and Algiers

The time difference between Paris and Algiers is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 11:00 in Algiers. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+2), while Algiers uses Africa/Algiers (UTC+1).

Algiers is 1 hour behind Paris — 1 hour
Paris, France
01:37:03
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Algiers, Algeria
00:37:03
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Paris vs Algiers

Detail Paris Algiers
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAfrica/Algiers
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+1
AbbreviationCESTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryFranceAlgeria
RegionEuropeAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Paris and Algiers (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Paris  =  09:00–16:00 in Algiers

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Paris time to Algiers time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Paris Algiers
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Paris is currently observing daylight saving time, while Algiers is on standard time. When Paris switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Paris–Algiers Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Algiers?

The time difference is 1 hour. Algiers is 1 hour behind Paris.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Paris to Algiers?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Paris time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Algiers. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Paris time to Algiers time?

Subtract 1 hour from Paris time to get Algiers time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.