Time in Oran, Algeria
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Oran does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Oran stays on Central European Standard Time at UTC+01:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Oran from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Oran is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Oran changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Oran:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Oran is 1 hour ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Oran is on the same clock
Paris (France)
- From 25 October 2026: Oran is on the same clock
- From 28 March 2027: Oran is 1 hour behind Paris
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Neither Oran nor Dubai changes its clocks in the next year, so the gap between them stays fixed. One less thing to track.
Daylight and the sun over Oran
Oran sits at 35.70°, -0.64°
Longest day
14h 35m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 44m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 51m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Oran reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 1 hour 3 minutes ahead of mean solar time here. That is a substantial gap, and it is the reason daily rhythms in Oran can feel shifted relative to the clock: sunrise, lunch and sunset all arrive later in clock terms than the number suggests.
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Best Times to Contact Oran
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
Pro Tip: Use the meeting coordinator tool above to find overlapping working hours between your location and Oran. This makes scheduling international meetings much easier!
Cultural Business Context
Oran, Algeria • 08:15 local time
Great Time!
Good time for business communication
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Business hours: 08:00 - 16:30 | Weekend: Friday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Oran
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Oran
These share the Africa/Algiers zone, so they keep the same time as Oran year-round.
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Common Questions About Oran Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oran in?
Oran operates in the Africa/Algiers time zone, known as Central European Standard Time, currently UTC+01:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Oran observe daylight saving time?
No. Oran stays on Central European Standard Time at UTC+01:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Oran can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Oran and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Oran clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Africa/Algiers time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Oran?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Oran and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Oran
Interesting information about Oran's time
IANA identifier
Africa/Algiers
Standard time name
Central European Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+01:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
Africa