Current time in Albania
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Tirana
About Albania
Albania, also known as the Republic of Albania, is a country located in Southeastern Europe. The capital of Albania is Tirana, it has a population of 2.9 million and the country’s spoken language is Albanian. More than half of all Albanians identify as being Muslim. The currency of this country is the Lek (ALL). Albania’s independence was declared in 1912 and recognized in 1913 following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Albania was transformed socially and politically during the communist era. The Republic of Albania was established in 1991. Today, sport is highly valued in Albanian culture and popular sports include football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and swimming. Albania relies heavily on tourism with more than 4 million visitors per year. The Albanian flag has a double-headed eagle in the center and is shown in black on a background of solid red.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Albania in?
Albania uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Albania have?
Albania has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Albania observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Albania changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Tirana right now?
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Albania and London?
Albania is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Albania and New York?
Albania is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Albania?
Office hours in Albania (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Albania?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France….
What is the dialling code for Albania?
The international dialling code for Albania is +355.