Geographic position of Kukës
Kukës is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0769° N, 20.4219° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,684 km (2,911 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,335 km (3,315 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,703 km (9,136 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,687 km (1,048 mi) east
Kukës 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 Kukës
With a population of 36,125, Kukës ranks as the 13th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kukës
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN / BKPR) is a major international airport located about 75 km (46 mi) from Kukës.
Current local time at the airport is 19:32:10.
Daylight saving time changes in Kukës
Kukës 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 Kukës
Business hours in Kukës (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 Kukës
Compare time in Kukës with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kukës in?
Kukës 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 Kukës at UTC+2.
What time is it in Kukës right now?
The current local time in Kukës is 19:32:10 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kukës observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kukës 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 Kukës?
Kukës is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kukës?
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN) is the nearest airport to Kukës, located about 75 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:32:10.
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