All of Albania keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+1. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Albania at a glance
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Time zone of Albania
Albania uses a single IANA time zone, Europe/Tirane.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Tirane | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë |
Clock changes in Albania
Standard time applies across Albania until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Albania, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Local time in the largest cities of Albania
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | Tirana | --:-- | Europe/Tirane |
Time difference between Albania and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Albania is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Albania
In Tirana, daylight runs from 9 hours 11 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 10 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Albania
These countries read the same time as Albania today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Albania
- Convert a time to or from Albania: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tirana to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Albania and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Albania have?
One: Europe/Tirane, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Albania use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Albania and New York?
Albania is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.