Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria 🇩🇿 (1977)
| Country: | Algeria |
| Capital: | Algiers |
| Abbreviations: | DZ, DZA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +213 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
5 MAY
05 May 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 05 May 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 05 May 1977, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 May 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Algeria (1977)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Aïn Defla | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Aïn Témouchent | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Algiers | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Annaba | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Batna | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Béchar | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Bejaia | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Beni Abbes | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Biskra | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Blida | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Bouira | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Boumerdes | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Chlef | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Constantine | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Djanet | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Djelfa | 05 May 1977 | - |
| El Bayadh | 05 May 1977 | - |
| El Menia | 05 May 1977 | - |
| El Mghair | 05 May 1977 | - |
| El Oued | 05 May 1977 | - |
| El Tarf | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Ghardaia | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Guelma | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Illizi | 05 May 1977 | - |
| In Guezzam | 05 May 1977 | - |
| In Salah | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Jijel | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Khenchela | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Laghouat | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Mascara | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Medea | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Mila | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Mostaganem | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Msila | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Naama | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Oran | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Ouargla | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Ouled Djellal | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Relizane | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Saida | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Setif | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Skikda | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Souk Ahras | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tamanrasset | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tébessa | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tiaret | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Timimoun | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tindouf | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tipaza | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tissemsilt | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tizi Ouzou | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Tlemcen | 05 May 1977 | - |
| Touggourt | 05 May 1977 | - |
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 1977?
Yes, Algeria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 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 Thursday, 05 May 1977. At 23:59 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 05 May 1977, 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.