Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1978)
| 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
5 MAY
05 May 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 05 May 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 05 May 1978, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 May 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 September 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 September 1978, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1978)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Dibër County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Durrës County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Elbasan County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Fier County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Gjirokastër County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Korçë County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Kukës County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Lezhë County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Shkodër County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Tirana | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
| Vlorë County | 05 May 1978 | 30 Sep 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Friday, 05 May 1978. 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 05 May 1978, 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.