Algeria
The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.
The country in brief
About 47.4 million people live in Algeria, on 2,381,741 km². The capital is Algiers.
- Capital
- Algiers
- Population
- 47,435,312
- Area
- 2,381,741 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic and Standard Algerian Berber
Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.
Before you go
Which plugs are used in Algeria?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Algeria?
Call 17 for the police, 14 for an ambulance and 14 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Algeria?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Algeria?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Algeria?
Prices are in Algerian Dinar (DZD).
What language do they speak in Algeria?
Official languages: Arabic and Standard Algerian Berber.
How do I call a number in Algeria from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +213.
Entry rules and travel advice
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice. Your own government keeps them up to date, so check its advice before you book.
Links checked October 30, 2026.
