Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1979)
| 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
4 MAY
04 May 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 04 May 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 04 May 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 May 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 September 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 September 1979, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1979)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Dibër County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Durrës County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Elbasan County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Fier County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Gjirokastër County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Korçë County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Kukës County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Lezhë County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Shkodër County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Tirana | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Vlorë County | 04 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
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 1979?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 04 May 1979. 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 04 May 1979, 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.