Geographic position of Korçë
Korçë is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.6186° N, 20.7808° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,522 km (2,810 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,497 km (3,416 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,540 km (9,035 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,756 km (1,091 mi) east
Korçë 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 Korçë
With a population of 58,259, Korçë ranks as the 9th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Korçë
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD / LWOH) is a major international airport located about 63 km (39 mi) from Korçë.
Current local time at the airport is 19:33:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Korçë
Korçë 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 Korçë
Business hours in Korçë (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 Korçë
Compare time in Korçë with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Korçë in?
Korçë 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 Korçë at UTC+2.
What time is it in Korçë right now?
The current local time in Korçë is 19:33:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Korçë observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Korçë 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 Korçë?
Korçë is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Korçë?
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) is the nearest airport to Korçë, located about 63 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:33:19.
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