Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1981)
| 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
25 APR
25 Apr 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 25 April 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 25 April 1981, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Apr 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 SEP
26 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 September 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 September 1981, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1981)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Dibër County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Durrës County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Elbasan County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Fier County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Gjirokastër County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Korçë County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Kukës County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Lezhë County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Shkodër County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Tirana | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
| Vlorë County | 25 Apr 1981 | 26 Sep 1981 |
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 1981?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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, 25 April 1981. 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 25 Apr 1981, 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.