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Algeria Travel Guide

Algeria — Facts

Language

Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. English and French are used in some government departments and media.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes.

71.8600

Time

Local time in Algeria is GMT +1.

Electricity

Electrical current in Algeria is 230 volts, 50Hz. European 2-pin and 'Schuko' plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for Algeria is +213. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the code.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, half a liter of Eau de Cologne and 150ml of perfume in opened bottles and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per person. Travelers may export an unlimited amount of tobacco products. Narcotics, firearms and gold are strictly prohibited.

Embassies in Algeria

  • United States Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 082 000
  • United Kingdom Embassy, Algiers: + 213 (0)770 085 000
  • Canadian Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 08 30 00
  • Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4059 3300
  • South African Embassy, Algiers: +213 21 484 418
  • Embassy of Ireland, Berne, Switzerland (also responsible for Algeria): +41 31 352 1442
  • New Zealand Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4501 4343

Algeria Embassies Abroad

  • Algerian Embassy, Washington: +1 202 265 2800
  • Algerian Embassy, London (also responsible for Ireland): +44 020 7589 6885
  • Algerian Embassy, Ottowa: +1 613 789 8505
  • Algerian Embassy, Canberra (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 02 6286 7355
  • Algerian Embassy, Pretoria: +27 12 342 5074

Emergency

21606666 (Ambulance); 17 (Police)

Language

Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. English and French are used in some government departments and media.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes.

71.8600

Time

Local time in Algeria is GMT +1.

Electricity

Electrical current in Algeria is 230 volts, 50Hz. European 2-pin and 'Schuko' plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for Algeria is +213. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the code.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, half a liter of Eau de Cologne and 150ml of perfume in opened bottles and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per person. Travelers may export an unlimited amount of tobacco products. Narcotics, firearms and gold are strictly prohibited.

Embassies in Algeria

  • United States Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 082 000
  • United Kingdom Embassy, Algiers: + 213 (0)770 085 000
  • Canadian Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 08 30 00
  • Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4059 3300
  • South African Embassy, Algiers: +213 21 484 418
  • Embassy of Ireland, Berne, Switzerland (also responsible for Algeria): +41 31 352 1442
  • New Zealand Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4501 4343

Algeria Embassies Abroad

  • Algerian Embassy, Washington: +1 202 265 2800
  • Algerian Embassy, London (also responsible for Ireland): +44 020 7589 6885
  • Algerian Embassy, Ottowa: +1 613 789 8505
  • Algerian Embassy, Canberra (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 02 6286 7355
  • Algerian Embassy, Pretoria: +27 12 342 5074

Emergency

21606666 (Ambulance); 17 (Police)

Language

Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. English and French are used in some government departments and media.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes.

71.8600

Time

Local time in Algeria is GMT +1.

Electricity

Electrical current in Algeria is 230 volts, 50Hz. European 2-pin and 'Schuko' plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for Algeria is +213. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the code.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, half a liter of Eau de Cologne and 150ml of perfume in opened bottles and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per person. Travelers may export an unlimited amount of tobacco products. Narcotics, firearms and gold are strictly prohibited.

Embassies in Algeria

  • United States Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 082 000
  • United Kingdom Embassy, Algiers: + 213 (0)770 085 000
  • Canadian Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 08 30 00
  • Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4059 3300
  • South African Embassy, Algiers: +213 21 484 418
  • Embassy of Ireland, Berne, Switzerland (also responsible for Algeria): +41 31 352 1442
  • New Zealand Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4501 4343

Algeria Embassies Abroad

  • Algerian Embassy, Washington: +1 202 265 2800
  • Algerian Embassy, London (also responsible for Ireland): +44 020 7589 6885
  • Algerian Embassy, Ottowa: +1 613 789 8505
  • Algerian Embassy, Canberra (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 02 6286 7355
  • Algerian Embassy, Pretoria: +27 12 342 5074

Emergency

21606666 (Ambulance); 17 (Police)

Language

Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. English and French are used in some government departments and media.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes.

71.8600

Time

Local time in Algeria is GMT +1.

Electricity

Electrical current in Algeria is 230 volts, 50Hz. European 2-pin and 'Schuko' plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for Algeria is +213. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the code.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, half a liter of Eau de Cologne and 150ml of perfume in opened bottles and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per person. Travelers may export an unlimited amount of tobacco products. Narcotics, firearms and gold are strictly prohibited.

Embassies in Algeria

  • United States Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 082 000
  • United Kingdom Embassy, Algiers: + 213 (0)770 085 000
  • Canadian Embassy, Algiers: +213 0770 08 30 00
  • Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4059 3300
  • South African Embassy, Algiers: +213 21 484 418
  • Embassy of Ireland, Berne, Switzerland (also responsible for Algeria): +41 31 352 1442
  • New Zealand Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4501 4343

Algeria Embassies Abroad

  • Algerian Embassy, Washington: +1 202 265 2800
  • Algerian Embassy, London (also responsible for Ireland): +44 020 7589 6885
  • Algerian Embassy, Ottowa: +1 613 789 8505
  • Algerian Embassy, Canberra (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 02 6286 7355
  • Algerian Embassy, Pretoria: +27 12 342 5074

Emergency

21606666 (Ambulance); 17 (Police)