Geographic position of Elbasan
Elbasan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1114° N, 20.0822° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,577 km (2,844 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,442 km (3,382 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,595 km (9,069 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,684 km (1,046 mi) east
Elbasan 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 Elbasan
With a population of 100,903, Elbasan ranks as the 4th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Elbasan
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA / LATI) is a major international airport located about 45 km (28 mi) from Elbasan.
Current local time at the airport is 19:32:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Elbasan
Elbasan 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 Elbasan
Business hours in Elbasan (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 Elbasan
Compare time in Elbasan with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Elbasan in?
Elbasan 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 Elbasan at UTC+2.
What time is it in Elbasan right now?
The current local time in Elbasan is 19:32:25 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Elbasan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elbasan 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 Elbasan?
Elbasan is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Elbasan?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is the nearest airport to Elbasan, located about 45 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:32:25.
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