Time in Albania
Capital · Tirana
Time zone in Albania
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Tirane Central European Summer Time |
UTC+02:00 | In effect | Tirana |
About Albania
| Official name: | Republic of Albania |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Tirana |
| Region: | Europe · Southern Europe |
| Population: | 2,363,314 |
| Currency: | Albanian lek (ALL, Lek) |
| Calling code: | +355 |
| Languages: | Albanian |
| ISO codes: | AL / ALB |
| Internet domain: | .al |
Cities in Albania
Public holidays in Albania 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Viti i Ri
- 2 Jan — Festa e Vitit të Ri
- 14 Mar — Dita e Verës
- 16 Mar — Dita e Verës (ditë zëvendësuese)
- 20 Mar — Fitër Bajrami estimated
- 22 Mar — Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
- 23 Mar — Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit (ditë zëvendësuese)
- 5 Apr — Pashkët Katolike
Frequently asked questions about time in Albania
How many time zones does Albania have?
Albania uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Tirane, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Albania use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Albania’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Tirana, the capital of Albania?
See the live clock on the Tirana time page. Tirana uses Europe/Tirane.