Time now in Albania

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Tirane (CEST)

Your device clock is 565ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Tirane, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

19:39:34
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Albania now

Albania has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Albania is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Albania?

Official time in Albania is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Albania

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Tirane UTC+01:00 Tirana, Vlorë, Durrës

List of time zones used in Albania (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Tirane UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Albania

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Albania depends on the region.

  • Tirana: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Albania use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Albania observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Albania

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Albania was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Tirane): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Tirane): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Albania?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Albania have?
Albania has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Albania use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Albania observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Albania time

To convert Albania time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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