Time Now in Gjirokastër, Albania 🇦🇱
Lat/Long: 40.08° N, 20.14° E
Elevation: 286 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 404 cities in Albania by population
County: Gjirokastër County
IANA Timezone: Europe/Tirane
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Albania: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Albania: CEST
Gjirokastër is in the Europe/Tirane time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Gjirokastër, Albania, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gjirokastër
Daylight Hours in Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër gets 14h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gjirokastër is at 05:24 and sunset in Gjirokastër is at 20:06.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gjirokastër
What is the current local time in Gjirokastër?
The live local time in Gjirokastër is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gjirokastër currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Gjirokastër in?
Gjirokastër uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Gjirokastër observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gjirokastër is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:23 | 05:24 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:24 | 05:25 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:26 | 05:25 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:27 | 05:26 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:28 | 05:27 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:30 | 05:28 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:31 | 05:29 | 12:45 | 16:41 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gjirokastër
Sunrise
in Gjirokastër
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in Gjirokastër
↓
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 41m
Dawn
in Gjirokastër
4:52 AM
Dusk
in Gjirokastër
8:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gjirokastër
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Gjirokastër
How Far Is Gjirokastër From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,709 km | NW (311deg) |
| London | 2,009 km | NW (316deg) |
| Moscow | 2,163 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Dubai | 3,649 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,514 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 7,538 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,759 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Singapore | 9,373 km | E (93deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gjirokastër?
Gjirokastër next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gjirokastër's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gjirokastër and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.1deg S, 159.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gjirokastër
What time is it in Gjirokastër right now?
The current local time in Gjirokastër is 05:50 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gjirokastër follows the Europe/Tirane time zone.
What time zone is Gjirokastër in?
Gjirokastër uses the Europe/Tirane IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gjirokastër?
Gjirokastër is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Gjirokastër local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Gjirokastër on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gjirokastër is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gjirokastër today?
Today in Gjirokastër: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:06, giving 14h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gjirokastër tonight?
The moon phase over Gjirokastër tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Gjirokastër?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gjirokastër, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.