Algeria facts
| Capital | Algiers |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 2,381,741 km² · 919,595 sq mi · 588,540,110 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Algerian |
| Currency | Algerian Dinar (DZD) |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers · UTC+1 · 2:22 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +213 |
| Internet domain | .dz |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 36.7323, 3.0875 |
Time difference
Algiers is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Algeria is about 25.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Algeria is about 9.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Algiers to Washington, D.C.: about 6,800 km (4,225 mi) as the crow flies.
- Algiers to London: about 1,663 km (1,033 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Algeria shares land borders with 6 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers about 2,381,741 km² (919,595 sq mi), ranking 10 of 196 countries by area. It is about 25.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 9.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algiers uses UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) today. When it is noon in Algiers, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London.
What currency does Algeria use?
Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar (DZD).
What is the country code for Algeria?
The international calling code is +213. From the United States dial 011 213 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 213.
What language is spoken in Algeria?
Official or national language: Arabic.