Geographic position of Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.0758° N, 20.1389° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,461 km (2,772 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,558 km (3,454 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,480 km (8,997 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,715 km (1,066 mi) east
Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër
With a population of 23,437, Gjirokastër ranks as the 17th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gjirokastër
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU / LGKR) is a major international airport located about 56 km (35 mi) from Gjirokastër.
Current local time at the airport is 20:33:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër
Business hours in Gjirokastër (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 Gjirokastër
Compare time in Gjirokastër with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gjirokastër in?
Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gjirokastër right now?
The current local time in Gjirokastër is 19:33:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gjirokastër observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër?
Gjirokastër is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gjirokastër?
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) is the nearest airport to Gjirokastër, located about 56 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:33:27.
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