028 area code — Algiers
Phone numbers in Algiers, Algeria use the area code 028. Numbers are written internationally as +213 28.
How to call Algiers
- From abroad
- +213 28 XXX XXXX
- Within Algeria
- 028 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +213
About the 028 area code
Locally the code appears as 028; from outside Algeria you replace the leading 0 with +213 28.
Area codes like 028 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Algeria number. To actually receive an SMS on a Algeria number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Algiers?
Algiers uses the area code 028, written internationally as +213 28.
How do I call Algiers from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +213 28, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Algiers?
Algiers is in the Africa/Algiers time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 028 a mobile or a landline code?
028 is a geographic (landline) area code for Algiers. Mobile numbers in Algeria use their own separate prefixes.