Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (1984)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 March 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 March 1984, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1984, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1984, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (1984)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Dibër County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Durrës County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Elbasan County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Fier County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Gjirokastër County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Korçë County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kukës County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Lezhë County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Shkodër County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Tirana | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Vlorë County | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
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 1984?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1984 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, 31 March 1984. 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 31 Mar 1984, 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.