Daylight Savings Time Changes in Algeria 🇩🇿 (1978)
| Country: | Algeria |
| Capital: | Algiers |
| Abbreviations: | DZ, DZA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +213 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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24 MAR
24 Mar 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 24 March 1978, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 24 March 1978, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Mar 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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22 SEP
22 Sep 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 22 September 1978, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 22 September 1978, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Sep 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Algeria (1978)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Aïn Defla | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Aïn Témouchent | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Algiers | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Annaba | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Batna | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Béchar | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Bejaia | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Beni Abbes | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Biskra | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Blida | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Bouira | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Boumerdes | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Chlef | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Constantine | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Djanet | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Djelfa | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| El Bayadh | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| El Menia | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| El Mghair | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| El Oued | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| El Tarf | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Ghardaia | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Guelma | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Illizi | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| In Guezzam | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| In Salah | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Jijel | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Khenchela | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Laghouat | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Mascara | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Medea | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Mila | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Mostaganem | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Msila | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Naama | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Oran | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Ouargla | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Ouled Djellal | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Oum el Bouaghi | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Relizane | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Saida | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Setif | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Skikda | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Souk Ahras | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tamanrasset | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tébessa | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tiaret | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Timimoun | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tindouf | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tipaza | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tissemsilt | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tizi Ouzou | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Tlemcen | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
| Touggourt | 24 Mar 1978 | 22 Sep 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Algeria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Friday, 24 March 1978. At 00:59 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 24 Mar 1978, 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.