Algeria country code +213 — call Algeria & get a number.
More calls cross the Mediterranean to Algeria from France than from anywhere else — and this guide is built for that route, plus the US, UK and Maghreb. Inside: every area code, the current Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo prefixes, live time and weather, and how MCM hands your business a +213 virtual number.
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Algeria at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Algeria?
Algeria's country code is +213. Add it after your own exit code to reach any Algerian landline or mobile from abroad — and note it's just one digit away from the US 213 (Los Angeles), a slip that trips up plenty of callers. Inside Algeria, numbers carry a leading 0 trunk prefix; drop that 0 internationally and put +213 in its place.
Under the ITU E.164 plan, +213 is Algeria's unique country code.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Algeria.
How to call Algeria from anywhere
The formula holds from Paris or anywhere else: exit code + 213 + area or mobile code (leading 0 gone) + subscriber number.
Algiers rides a two-digit code (21); the digits are grouped in pairs, the way they're read aloud in both French and Arabic.
Algeria phone number format explained
Algerian numbers run 9 digits after the country code (10 domestically, counting the leading 0). That 0 is a national trunk prefix — keep it at home, drop it the moment you prefix +213. You'll often see the digits written in pairs (71 23 45), the rhythm in which Algerians say them in French and Arabic alike.
Landline
0 + 2-digit area code + 6-digit subscriber → e.g. 021 71 23 45 (Algiers). International: +213 21 71 23 45.
Mobile
0 + 3-digit mobile prefix (5/6/7) + 6 digits → e.g. 0661 23 45 67. International: +213 661 23 45 67.
Algeria area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | Algiers Province | 21 |
| Blida | Blida | 25 |
| Oran | Oran | 41 |
| Tlemcen | Tlemcen | 43 |
| Constantine | Constantine | 31 |
| Annaba | Annaba | 38 |
| Sétif | Sétif | 36 |
| Batna | Batna | 33 |
| Béjaïa | Béjaïa | 34 |
| Sidi Bel Abbès | Sidi Bel Abbès | 48 |
| Tizi Ouzou | Kabylie | 26 |
| Ghardaïa | M'zab | 29 |
Algeria mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +213 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Mobilis (ATM Mobilis)
prefixes 0660–0669 (after +213: 66X). State-owned operator with the widest rural reach.
Djezzy (Optimum Telecom)
prefixes 0770–0779 (after +213: 77X). Largest subscriber base, strong urban data network.
Ooredoo (formerly Nedjma)
prefixes 0550–0559 (after +213: 55X). Qatar-backed operator focused on 4G coverage.
Algeria time zone
Algeria holds Central European Time, UTC+01:00, all year with no daylight saving. Here's the catch for the France route: in winter Algiers and Paris share a clock, but once France springs forward in summer, Algiers slips an hour behind it — so a call that felt simultaneous in January is offset by an hour in July.
09:00–13:00 Algiers time lands squarely in the French and European working morning — just remember it reads as 10:00–14:00 in Paris during summer; 14:00–16:00 Algiers reaches the US East Coast as it starts the day.
Emergency numbers in Algeria
Free to call from any Algeria phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Algeria
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Confusing +213 (Algeria) with the US 213 area code for Los Angeles
they look almost identical, so double-check the + and the country prefix before you dial.
Assuming Algiers always matches Paris on the clock
it does in winter, but Algeria never moves for daylight saving while France does, leaving an hour's gap in summer.
Keeping the leading 0 after +213 (dialing +213 0661… fails
drop the 0).
Using an old "Nedjma" prefix instead of Ooredoo's current 55X range
Using an old "Nedjma" prefix instead of Ooredoo's current 55X range.
Dialing a 2-digit area code as if it were 3 digits (Algiers is 21, not 021 internationally)
Dialing a 2-digit area code as if it were 3 digits (Algiers is 21, not 021 internationally).
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Algeria
Route France-to-Algeria traffic over VoIP/SIP rather than paying carrier IDD across the Mediterranean.
Give contacts a local +213 number to dial instead of an international one.
Catch the 09:00–13:00 Algiers window for first-try answers
but convert to Paris time in summer so you don't ring an hour early.
Buy on wholesale termination rates instead of retail mobile surcharges.
Why businesses get a Algeria virtual number
Whether your team sits in Algiers or Marseille, a local +213 line makes Algerian customers far more likely to answer and trust the call — and it's the natural fit for businesses serving the France–Algeria corridor.
Higher answer rates
a familiar +213 21 (Algiers) caller ID beats a foreign string of digits.
Speaks the local language, literally
a recognisable Algerian number reads as legitimate to French- and Arabic-speaking customers alike.
Cheaper inbound
route domestic Algerian calls instead of paying international rates.
Centralized routing
send Algiers, Oran and Constantine lines to a single team.
Faster expansion
launch in Algeria without a physical office.
Real PSTN presence
a genuine +213 21 Algiers number that rings your global desk.
Algeria virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
Set up Algeria DIDs in Algiers, Oran or Constantine and route the calls anywhere — your global desk, a Paris team, or a softphone — on MCM's carrier-grade network.
Local DIDs in major area codes — provisioned in minutes
Call forwarding to any mobile, landline, SIP endpoint, or softphone worldwide
HD voice with G.711, G.729, Opus & AMR-WB — auto-negotiated per call
Sub-150ms latency on major voice corridors via distributed PoPs
99.99% uptime SLA backed by geo-redundant infrastructure & sub-2s failover
WebRTC support for browser-based calling without softphone installs
REST APIs for provisioning, routing & call detail records (CDRs)
Built-in fraud protection with AI anomaly detection & STIR/SHAKEN
24/7 network monitoring and dedicated support
How to get your Algeria virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Pick the city for your caller ID — Algiers (21), Oran (41) or Constantine (31).
Tell MCM where the calls should land — SIP, an app, or your existing PBX.
We provision the +213 line via portal or API.
Go live and start fielding Algerian calls.
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Get a Algeria virtual number with MCM
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Algeria +213 — FAQ
How do I call Algeria from France?expand_more
Dial 00, then 213, then the number without its leading 0 — it's the busiest international route into the country.
Isn't +213 the same as the Los Angeles 213 area code?expand_more
No — +213 (with the plus and your exit code) is Algeria's country code; the US 213 is a domestic area code. The resemblance is the single most common dialing slip.
Is Algiers on the same time as Paris?expand_more
Only in winter. Algeria stays at UTC+01:00 year-round while France shifts to summer time, so from spring to autumn Algiers is an hour behind Paris.
Which operator owns a prefix?expand_more
66X is Mobilis, 77X is Djezzy and 55X is Ooredoo (the old "Nedjma" prefixes are retired).
Do I drop the leading 0?expand_more
Yes — it's a domestic trunk prefix, so remove it right after +213.
What are the main city area codes?expand_more
Algiers 21, Oran 41, Constantine 31 and Annaba 38.
How long is an Algerian number?expand_more
Nine digits after +213, or ten domestically with the leading 0, usually written in pairs.
Can a non-resident get an Algeria number?expand_more
Yes — MCM provisions +213 virtual numbers for businesses anywhere, ideal for serving the diaspora from abroad.
Why won't my call connect?expand_more
Usually a leftover 0 after +213, or +213 mistyped as the LA 213.
Do you offer wholesale termination to Algeria?expand_more
Yes — MCM carries wholesale voice termination at competitive +213 rates.