Current Time in Albania 🇦🇱

Capital City: Tirana

Largest Cities:

Tirana (Pop. 494,000)
Durrës (Pop. 122,034)
Elbasan (Pop. 100,903)
Vlorë (Pop. 89,546)
Shkodër (Pop. 88,245)

ISO Alpha-2: AL

ISO Alpha-3: ALB

Time Zones: CEST, CET

Time Now in Major Cities in Albania

Durrës Sat 02:21:33
Elbasan Sat 02:21:33
Shkodër Sat 02:21:33
Tirana Sat 02:21:33
Vlorë Sat 02:21:33

City	Current Time
Durrës	Sat 02:21:33
Elbasan	Sat 02:21:33
Shkodër	Sat 02:21:33
Tirana	Sat 02:21:33
Vlorë	Sat 02:21:33

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Albania

Europe/Tirane Sat 02:21:33

Timezone	Current Time
Europe/Tirane	Sat 02:21:33

Time Zone Converters used in Albania

Convert time between the time zones of Albania and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Albania (5 Locations)

Durrës

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:44 PM
Elbasan

↑ 6:24 AM

↓ 6:42 PM
Shkodër

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:44 PM
Tirana

↑ 6:25 AM

↓ 6:43 PM
Vlorë

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:44 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Durrës	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:44 PM
Elbasan	↑ 6:24 AM	↓ 6:42 PM
Shkodër	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:44 PM
Tirana	↑ 6:25 AM	↓ 6:43 PM
Vlorë	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:44 PM

Current Weather in Albania (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Albania

Population	2,866,376
Area	28,748 km²
ISO Numeric Code	008
FIPS Code	AL
Top Level Domain	.al
Currency	Lek (ALL)
Phone Prefix	+355
Country Code	+355
Postal Code Format	####
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{4})$`
Languages	EL (el), SQ (sq)
Neighbouring Countries	🇬🇷 Greece, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇸 Serbia

Upcoming Public Holidays in Albania

This year, Albania observes 23 public holidays, with 24 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Alphabet Day on 22 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Mother Teresa Canonization Day (observed). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Albania to plan your schedule.

Alphabet Day 22 Nov • Sunday
Alphabet Day (observed) 23 Nov • Monday
Flag and Independence Day 28 Nov • Saturday
Liberation Day 29 Nov • Sunday
Flag and Independence Day (observed) 30 Nov • Monday
Liberation Day (observed) 01 Dec • Tuesday
National Youth Day 08 Dec • Tuesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
New Year's Day 02 Jan • Saturday

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Time in Albania — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Albania.

How many time zones does Albania have?

Albania spans 1 time zone(s). The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.

What is the time in the capital of Albania?

Tirana is the capital of Albania. The capital uses the Europe/Tirane time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Albania observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Albania may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Albania are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Albania. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Albania?

Albania's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.