Geographic position of Tirana
Tirana is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3274° N, 19.8187° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,601 km (2,859 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,418 km (3,367 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,619 km (9,084 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,657 km (1,030 mi) east
Tirana 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 Tirana
With a population of 418,495, Tirana ranks as the 1st most populous city in Albania, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tirana
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA / LATI) is a major international airport serving Tirana directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:33:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Tirana
Tirana 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 Tirana
Business hours in Tirana (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 Tirana
Compare time in Tirana with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tirana in?
Tirana 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 Tirana at UTC+2.
What time is it in Tirana right now?
The current local time in Tirana is 19:33:38 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tirana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tirana 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 Tirana?
Tirana is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tirana?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is the airport serving Tirana. The current local time at the airport is 19:33:38.
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