Longest and shortest day in Algiers
In Algiers, Algeria, the longest day of 2026 is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 14h 41m of daylight, and the shortest is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 9h 39m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:51 | 18:59 | 12h 8m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 05:29 | 20:10 | 14h 41m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:35 | 18:44 | 12h 9m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 07:56 | 17:35 | 9h 39m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:59 | 17:54 | 9h 55m |
| February | 07:36 | 18:27 | 10h 51m |
| March | 06:59 | 18:54 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:14 | 19:21 | 13h 8m |
| May | 05:40 | 19:48 | 14h 7m |
| June | 05:28 | 20:08 | 14h 40m |
| July | 05:40 | 20:06 | 14h 26m |
| August | 06:04 | 19:39 | 13h 34m |
| September | 06:29 | 18:55 | 12h 26m |
| October | 06:55 | 18:11 | 11h 16m |
| November | 07:25 | 17:38 | 10h 13m |
| December | 07:52 | 17:32 | 9h 40m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Algiers
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Algiers leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Algiers sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Algiers
When is the longest day in Algiers?
The longest day in Algiers falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 14h 41m of daylight, sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 20:10.
When is the shortest day in Algiers?
The shortest day in Algiers falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 9h 39m of daylight, sunrise at 07:56 and sunset at 17:35.
How much does day length change through the year in Algiers?
Between the longest and shortest day, Algiers gains and loses about 5h 2m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Algiers's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.