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Current Local Time in Albania (Exact Time Now)

The current time in Albania follows Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer.
Albania observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), moving clocks forward in late March and back in late October, keeping the country aligned with much of continental Europe.

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  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Tirane

  • UTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

For comparisons, see the current time overview or use our time converter tool.

Albania time zone

Albania uses a single national time zone:

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)TiranaUTC +1 / +2 (DST)

There are no regional time differences inside Albania.

Daylight Saving Time in Albania

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

During summer, local time is UTC +2 (CEST).

Major cities in Albania & their time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
TiranaCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
DurrësCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
VlorëCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
ShkodërCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
ElbasanCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2

All cities follow the same national clock.

Quick facts — Albania time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Tirana

  • IANA ID: Europe/Tirane

  • Default zone: CET (CEST in summer)

  • DST observed: Yes (March–October)

  • UTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

For background, see Time in Albania on Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about Albania time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Albania have?

Albania uses one official time zone nationwide, which keeps scheduling simple across the country.

QDoes Albania observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Albania advances clocks in late March and returns to standard time in late October, matching most of Europe’s DST pattern.

QWhat is Albania’s official time zone?

The official zone is Central European Time (CET), switching to CEST in summer months.

QWhich city represents Albania’s national time?

Tirana, the capital, represents the country’s standard time; all other cities follow the same clock.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Albania?

Albania’s IANA ID is Europe/Tirane, used by operating systems, calendars and servers.