Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1942)
| Country: | Albania |
| Capital: | Tirana |
| Abbreviations: | AL, ALB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +355 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 NOV
02 Nov 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1942)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Dibër County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Durrës County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Elbasan County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Fier County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Gjirokastër County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Korçë County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kukës County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Lezhë County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Shkodër County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Tirana | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Vlorë County | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
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 1942?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Monday, 02 November 1942. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 02 Nov 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.