Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1940)
| Country: | Albania |
| Capital: | Tirana |
| Abbreviations: | AL, ALB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +355 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
15 JUN
15 Jun 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 June 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 June 1940, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Jun 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1940)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Dibër County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Durrës County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Elbasan County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Fier County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Gjirokastër County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Korçë County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Kukës County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Lezhë County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Shkodër County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Tirana | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
| Vlorë County | 15 Jun 1940 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Albania
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania
Does Albania use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Albania?
The next scheduled time transition in Albania will take place on Saturday, 15 June 1940. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Albania follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Albania follows a single, unified schedule. Every county across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Albania?
Following the shift on 15 Jun 1940, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.