Total solar eclipse in Sétif, Algeria
Sétif is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:00:45 to 10:04:13 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 50° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Sétif
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:50:27 | 07:50:27 | 36° E |
| Totality begins | 10:00:45 | 09:00:45 | 49° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 10:02:29 | 09:02:29 | 50° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:04:13 | 09:04:13 | 50° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:20:19 | 10:20:19 | 64° SE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 30% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 32°C. That works out to about 2m 27s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Algeria (updated 2026-08-24). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Bordj Bou Arreridj: 4m 21s (70 km)
- M'sila: 5m 13s (94 km)
- Batna: 5m 15s (97 km)
- Timgad: 5m 20s (124 km)
- Bouira: 3m 00s (136 km)
- Biskra: 5m 03s (150 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.