Daylight Savings Time Changes in Albania 🇦🇱 (2026)
| Country: | Albania |
| Capital: | Tirana |
| Abbreviations: | AL, ALB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +355 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Albania (2026)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berat County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dibër County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Durrës County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Elbasan County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Fier County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Gjirokastër County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Korçë County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kukës County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Lezhë County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Shkodër County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tirana | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Vlorë County | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
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 2026?
Yes, Albania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 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 Sunday, 29 March 2026. At 01:59 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 29 Mar 2026, 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.