Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria 🇩🇿 (1939)
| 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
11 SEP
11 Sep 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 11 September 1939, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 11 September 1939, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Sep 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
19 NOV
19 Nov 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 November 1939, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 November 1939, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Nov 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Algeria (1939)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Aïn Defla | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Aïn Témouchent | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Algiers | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Annaba | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Batna | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Béchar | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Bejaia | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Beni Abbes | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Biskra | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Blida | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Bouira | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Boumerdes | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Chlef | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Constantine | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Djanet | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Djelfa | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| El Bayadh | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| El Menia | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| El Mghair | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| El Oued | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| El Tarf | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Ghardaia | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Guelma | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Illizi | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| In Guezzam | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| In Salah | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Jijel | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Khenchela | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Laghouat | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Mascara | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Medea | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Mila | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Mostaganem | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Msila | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Naama | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Oran | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Ouargla | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Ouled Djellal | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Relizane | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Saida | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Setif | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Skikda | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Souk Ahras | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tamanrasset | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tébessa | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tiaret | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Timimoun | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tindouf | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tipaza | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tissemsilt | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tizi Ouzou | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Tlemcen | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Touggourt | 11 Sep 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria
Does Algeria use Daylight Saving Time in 1939?
Yes, Algeria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1939 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 Monday, 11 September 1939. 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 11 Sep 1939, 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.