Geographic position of Shkodër
Shkodër is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0683° N, 19.5126° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,683 km (2,910 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,336 km (3,316 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,702 km (9,135 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,612 km (1,002 mi) east
Shkodër 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 Shkodër
With a population of 95,553, Shkodër ranks as the 5th most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shkodër
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD / LYPG) is a major international airport located about 39 km (24 mi) from Shkodër.
Current local time at the airport is 19:31:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Shkodër
Shkodër 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 Shkodër
Business hours in Shkodër (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 Shkodër
Compare time in Shkodër with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shkodër in?
Shkodër 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 Shkodër at UTC+2.
What time is it in Shkodër right now?
The current local time in Shkodër is 19:31:51 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shkodër observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shkodër 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 Shkodër?
Shkodër is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shkodër?
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD) is the nearest airport to Shkodër, located about 39 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:31:51.
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