Current Time in Skikda, Algeria 🇩🇿
Lat/Long: 36.88° N, 6.91° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 311 cities in Algeria by population
Province: Skikda
IANA Timezone: Africa/Algiers
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Algeria: CET
The time now in Skikda, Algeria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Skikda currently observes CET, UTC+1. Clocks in Skikda are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Algiers zone. Skikda does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Skikda sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 24 m, Skikda is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 1382 km away. Skikda is a significant city in Algeria, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Skikda sees 11h 13m between a 06:40 sunrise and a 17:54 sunset.
Skikda Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Skikda
Skikda gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Skikda is at 06:40 and sunset in Skikda is at 17:54.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 37m near the December solstice to 14h 41m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:11 | 06:40 | 12:18 | 15:27 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:12 | 06:41 | 12:17 | 15:26 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:13 | 06:42 | 12:17 | 15:25 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:14 | 06:43 | 12:17 | 15:24 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:15 | 06:44 | 12:17 | 15:23 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:16 | 06:45 | 12:17 | 15:22 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:16 | 06:46 | 12:16 | 15:21 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Skikda
Sunrise
in Skikda
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Skikda
↓
5:54 PM
Day Length
11h 13m
Dawn
in Skikda
6:14 AM
Dusk
in Skikda
6:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Skikda
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:33
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How Far Is Skikda From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,382 km | NNW (346deg) |
| London | 1,719 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 3,111 km | NE (38deg) |
| Dubai | 4,734 km | E (92deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,642 km | E (88deg) |
| New York | 6,766 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,751 km | SW (229deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,954 km | ENE (62deg) |
Skikda's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Skikda and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.9deg S, 173.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skikda
What time is it in Skikda right now?
The current local time in Skikda is 08:26 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Skikda follows the Africa/Algiers time zone.
What time zone is Skikda in?
Skikda uses the Africa/Algiers IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Skikda?
Is Skikda on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Skikda is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skikda today?
Today in Skikda: sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset is at 17:54, giving 11h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Skikda tonight?
Over Skikda tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 28.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Skikda?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Skikda, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.