Geographic position of Skikda
Skikda is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.8762° N, 6.9092° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,105 km (2,551 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,914 km (3,675 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,124 km (8,776 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 615 km (382 mi) east
Skikda lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Skikda
With a population of 182,903, Skikda ranks as the 14th most populous city in Algeria, out of 294 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Skikda
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL / DABC) is a major international airport located about 72 km (44 mi) from Skikda.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:47.
Daylight saving time in Skikda
Skikda uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Algiers. The current local offset is UTC+1 / CET.
Skikda does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Skikda
Business hours in Skikda (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Skikda
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Skikda in?
Skikda follows the Africa/Algiers time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Skikda at UTC+1.
What time is it in Skikda right now?
The current local time in Skikda is 18:18:47 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Skikda observe daylight saving time?
No. Skikda is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Skikda?
Skikda is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Skikda?
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) is the nearest airport to Skikda, located about 72 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:47.
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