Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria 🇩🇿 (1920)
| Country: | Algeria |
| Capital: | Algiers |
| Abbreviations: | DZ, DZA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +213 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
14 FEB
14 Feb 1920 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 14 February 1920, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 14 February 1920, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Feb 1920 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
23 OCT
23 Oct 1920 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 23 October 1920, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 23 October 1920, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 23 Oct 1920 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Algeria (1920)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Aïn Defla | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Aïn Témouchent | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Algiers | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Annaba | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Batna | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Béchar | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Bejaia | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Beni Abbes | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Biskra | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Blida | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Bouira | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Boumerdes | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Chlef | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Constantine | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Djanet | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Djelfa | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| El Bayadh | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| El Menia | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| El Mghair | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| El Oued | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| El Tarf | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Ghardaia | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Guelma | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Illizi | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| In Guezzam | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| In Salah | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Jijel | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Khenchela | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Laghouat | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Mascara | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Medea | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Mila | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Mostaganem | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Msila | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Naama | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Oran | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Ouargla | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Ouled Djellal | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Relizane | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Saida | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Setif | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Skikda | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Souk Ahras | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tamanrasset | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tébessa | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tiaret | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Timimoun | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tindouf | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tipaza | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tissemsilt | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tizi Ouzou | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Tlemcen | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
| Touggourt | 14 Feb 1920 | 23 Oct 1920 |
DST Changes Summary for Algeria
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | 1980 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Apr | 1981 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria
Does Algeria use Daylight Saving Time in 1920?
Yes, Algeria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1920 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Algeria?
The next scheduled time transition in Algeria will take place on Saturday, 14 February 1920. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Algeria follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Algeria follows a single, unified schedule. Every province across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Algeria?
Following the shift on 14 Feb 1920, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.