Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria 🇩🇿 (1971)
| 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
25 APR
25 Apr 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 April 1971, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 April 1971, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Apr 1971 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 SEP
26 Sep 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 September 1971, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 September 1971, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1971 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Algeria (1971)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Aïn Defla | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Aïn Témouchent | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Algiers | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Annaba | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Batna | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Béchar | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Bejaia | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Beni Abbes | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Biskra | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Blida | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Bouira | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Boumerdes | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Chlef | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Constantine | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Djanet | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Djelfa | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| El Bayadh | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| El Menia | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| El Mghair | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| El Oued | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| El Tarf | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ghardaia | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Guelma | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Illizi | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| In Guezzam | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| In Salah | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Jijel | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Khenchela | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Laghouat | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Mascara | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Medea | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Mila | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Mostaganem | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Msila | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Naama | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Oran | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ouargla | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ouled Djellal | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Relizane | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Saida | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Setif | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Skikda | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Souk Ahras | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tamanrasset | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tébessa | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tiaret | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Timimoun | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tindouf | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tipaza | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tissemsilt | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tizi Ouzou | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tlemcen | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Touggourt | 25 Apr 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
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 1971?
Yes, Algeria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1971 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 Sunday, 25 April 1971. 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 25 Apr 1971, 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.