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Oran, Algeria

Oran Province observes UTC+1, the nationwide civil time of Algeria. Oran city and every surrounding municipality share one clock, while coastal orientation, season, and exact coordinates determine local sunrise and sunset.

Oran, Algeria

Friday, 4 September 2026

UTC+1 · Africa/Algiers

Time and sun data for Oran — the largest city of Oran

The sun in Oran

Sunrise 06:37 Solar noon 13:02 Sunset 19:28 Daylight 12 h 50 min Night 11 h 10 min Civil twilight 06:11 – 19:54

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Current time in Oran, Algeria

Oran local time is Coordinated Universal Time plus one hour. The rule is simple within Algeria: there is no provincial conversion to perform when travelling between Oran and Algiers or between municipalities inside Oran Province.

The CET label can be misleading in international schedules because some countries pair it with a seasonal summer-time system. Oran normally remains at UTC+1. The time difference between Oran and a European city can therefore change even while Oran's clocks stay untouched.

Local offset: UTC+1 Official zone name: Central European Time Daylight saving in Oran: not observed Domestic conversion within Algeria: unnecessary Oran can promise a sea view, lively streets, and one dependable clock; only the sun insists on revising its schedule daily.

Oran and the province's urban area

Oran is the provincial capital and one of Algeria's principal cities. Other prominent centres in the province include Es Senia, Bir El Djir, Arzew, Ain El Turk, and Gdyel. All keep the same civil time as central Oran.

Bir El Djir and Es Senia form important parts of the wider urban area, while Arzew lies along the coast to the east and Ain El Turk is on the coast west of the city. Their positions create small differences in solar timing without producing any clock-zone boundary.

For meetings, broadcasts, and transport, selecting “Oran” gives the correct provincial offset. For a beach sunrise, port operation, or outdoor event, use the exact municipality. The correct time zone alone cannot supply a location-specific view of daylight.

Reading sunrise information for Oran

Sunrise is calculated for a particular point and date. The value marks the sun's apparent arrival at the horizon under conventional astronomical assumptions. It does not guarantee clear visibility, since marine haze, cloud, buildings, and relief may intervene.

Choose the relevant municipality rather than the province generally. Verify the date and local UTC+1 setting. Check civil dawn if usable morning light is more important than the solar disc. Consult sunset when planning the total available daylight period.

The direction of sunrise moves along the horizon during the year. Day length also changes, even though official time stays on the same offset. On the coast, an unobstructed viewpoint can make astronomical events easier to observe, but local shoreline direction determines whether the sun appears over water or land.

Questions and answers
Does Oran have the same time as Algiers?
Yes. Both cities use UTC+1.
Does Oran switch to summer time?
No. Its civil-time offset normally remains unchanged through the year.
Is sunrise the same in Oran and Arzew?
Not exactly. They share a clock, but their different coordinates cause a small variation in solar timing.

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