Current Date And Time In Mers el Kebir, Algeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:44:45 CET
State: Oran
Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 20,178
District: Ain Turk
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mers el Kebir, a city in Oran, Algeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mers el Kebir — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mers el Kebir | |
| District / County | Ain Turk | |
| State | Oran | |
| Country | Algeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,178 | |
| Area | 10.98 km² (4.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Oran | #12 of 12 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 | 22 | |
| In Feet | 72 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.73 | |
| Longitude | -0.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.728° N 0.708° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 43' 40" N 0° 42' 29" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 43.67' N 0° 42.49' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Oran Capital | 7 km East-Southeast of Oran | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bni Drar, Morocco (151 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 | 🔥 06:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 31310 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Algiers |
Mers el Kebir is a city situated in Oran, Algeria, within Africa. It falls under Ain Turk, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mers el Kebir as a Populated Place. 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 Oran
The latitude and longitude of Mers el Kebir pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 22 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mers el Kebir on the map
Mers el Kebir 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 Mers el Kebir 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. › Mers el Kebir exchange rates
To ring a number in Mers el Kebir 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 Mers el Kebir and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mers el Kebir ranks #12 of 12 cities in Oran. It lies about 7 km East-Southeast of Oran, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Oran market. › Cities near Mers el Kebir
Mers el Kebir has a recorded population of approximately 20,178 people. That places it #12 of 12 cities with population data in Oran. Browse more cities in Oran for comparison.
Mers el Kebir spans approximately 10.98 square kilometers (4.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mers el Kebir keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:18 AM and sets around 07:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mers el Kebir price in Algerian dinar (DZD), written with the symbol د.ج. Check live rates on our Mers el Kebir currency page.
Mers el Kebir is about 7 km East-Southeast of Oran, the capital of Oran. See cities near Mers el Kebir for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mers el Kebir lands you closest to Bni Drar, Morocco, about 151 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mers el Kebir sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
