Oran keeps UTC+1 (CET) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Oran and your time
Oran at a glance
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Oran |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1980 |
| Coordinates | 35.70° N, 0.64° W |
Oran time zone and clock changes
Local time in Oran is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Algiers rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1980, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Algeria keeps the same time, so Oran reads the same clock as Algiers.
Clock changes in Oran, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Oran for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Oran is
A 9:00 AM start in Oran is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Oran keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Oran
Today
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| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Oran runs from 9 hours 44 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:23 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Oran
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Oran
Oran sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Oran
Distance is not the same as time: Oujda (Morocco) lies just 162 km (101 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Oran.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mostaganem | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mascara | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Relizane | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tlemcen | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saida | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oujda (Morocco) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Berkane (Morocco) | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Oran today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Oran
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oran in?
Oran uses the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is UTC+1 (CET) all year.
Does Oran use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Oran last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1980 and now stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Oran and New York?
Oran is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Oran does not.
Is Oran on the same time as Algiers?
Yes. Oran and Algiers both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Oran?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Oran?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Oran lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.