Geographic position of Pogradec
Pogradec is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.9025° N, 20.6525° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,553 km (2,829 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,466 km (3,396 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,572 km (9,055 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,738 km (1,080 mi) east
Pogradec 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 Pogradec
With a population of 46,070, Pogradec ranks as the 12th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Pogradec
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD / LWOH) is a major international airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Pogradec.
Current local time at the airport is 19:33:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Pogradec
Pogradec 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 Pogradec
Business hours in Pogradec (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 Pogradec
Compare time in Pogradec with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pogradec in?
Pogradec 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 Pogradec at UTC+2.
What time is it in Pogradec right now?
The current local time in Pogradec is 19:33:21 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pogradec observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pogradec 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 Pogradec?
Pogradec is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pogradec?
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) is the nearest airport to Pogradec, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:33:21.
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