Albania facts
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southeast Europe |
| Area | 28,748 km² · 11,100 sq mi · 7,103,775 acres |
| Language | Albanian |
| Demonym | Albanian |
| Currency | Albanian Lek (ALL) |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +355 |
| Internet domain | .al |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 41.3274, 19.8187 |
Time difference
Tirana is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Albania is about 0.31% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Albania is about 11.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Tirana to Washington, D.C.: about 7,764 km (4,824 mi) as the crow flies.
- Tirana to London: about 1,892 km (1,176 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Albania shares land borders with 3 countries: Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
How big is Albania?
Albania covers about 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi), ranking 140 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.31% of the size of the United States. It is about 11.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Albania in?
Tirana uses UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) today. When it is noon in Tirana, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian Lek (ALL).
What is the country code for Albania?
The international calling code is +355. From the United States dial 011 355 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 355.
What language is spoken in Albania?
Official or national language: Albanian.