Current Date And Time In Biskra, Algeria
Wednesday, 09 September 2026
11:29:31 CET
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Biskra, a city in Biskra, Algeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Biskra — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Biskra | |
| State | Biskra | |
| Country | Algeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 204,661 | |
| Area | 127.55 km² (49.25 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Biskra | #1 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Algerian Dinar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | DZD | |
| Symbol | د.ج | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +213 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .dz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 115 | |
| In Feet | 377 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 34.85 | |
| Longitude | 5.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.85° N 5.728° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 51' 1" N 5° 43' 41" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 51.02' N 5° 43.68' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tamaghzah, Tunisia (209 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 07000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Algiers |
Biskra is a city situated in Biskra, Algeria, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Biskra as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Biskra
The latitude and longitude of Biskra pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 115 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Biskra on the map
Biskra runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Biskra run on Algerian Dinar (DZD), shown with the symbol د.ج. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Biskra exchange rates
To ring a number in Biskra from outside Algeria, dial +213 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Biskra and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Biskra ranks #1 of 5 cities in Biskra. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Biskra market. › Cities near Biskra
Biskra has a recorded population of approximately 204,661 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Biskra. Browse more cities in Biskra for comparison.
Biskra spans approximately 127.55 square kilometers (49.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Biskra keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Biskra price in Algerian dinar (DZD), written with the symbol د.ج. Check live rates on our Biskra currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Biskra lands you closest to Tamaghzah, Tunisia, about 209 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Biskra sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
