Geographic position of Durrës
Durrës is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3236° N, 19.4547° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,600 km (2,858 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,419 km (3,367 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,619 km (9,084 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,626 km (1,010 mi) east
Durrës lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Durrës
With a population of 195,920, Durrës ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Durrës
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA / LATI) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Durrës.
Current local time at the airport is 19:32:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Durrës
Durrës uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Tirane. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Durrës
Business hours in Durrës (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Durrës
Compare time in Durrës with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Durrës in?
Durrës follows the Europe/Tirane time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Durrës at UTC+2.
What time is it in Durrës right now?
The current local time in Durrës is 19:32:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Durrës observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Durrës is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Durrës?
Durrës is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Durrës?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is the nearest airport to Durrës, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:32:44.
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