Algeria destination information

All you need to know before visiting Algeria

Algeria summary

Algeria is a big country with around 40M Algerian. Official languages are Arabic and Berber. Algeria uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+01:00. Currency used in Algeria is Algerian Dinar (DZD).

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🗺️ Passport Rank #️⃣ 191

ATMs in Algeria are Rare. Internet speed in Algeria is on average 2.1 Mbps.

🏙️ Algiers
🗣️ Arabic
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 40M ☀️ ~23 °C 🌧 ~7 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 2382k km2 (920k mi²)
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General

Socket 🔌

Algeria uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages 🗣️

  • Arabic

Money

Currency 💱

100 DZD = 0.83 USD

Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (symbol: ?.?), code DZD.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 dinars. Dinar is subdivided into 100 santeems. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 1/2 and 1/4 dinars.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Algeria. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Phone

Mobile Phone 📱

Algeria uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Algeria upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

112

Police :

112

Ambulance :

112

Fire department :

112

Calling ☎️

International

To call Algeria, dial +, then 213 (the country code for Algeria), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Algeria, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 12 .


international: + 213 12 1234567
calling local: 012 1234567

Internet connection

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Algeria is on average 2.1 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Algeria is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 2,912.50 DZD, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Djezzy, Mobilis or Ooredoo.

Driving

Rules 🚗

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Weather

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔

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Visa Exemption

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Passport Strength

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Algerian visa Online

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Health regulation

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Customs rules

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LGBT Destination info

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Algerian embassies

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