Important Information About Albania
Capital
Tirana
Time Zone
Albania is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Albania.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post from Too Many Adapters explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Albania.
Tirana
Time Zone
Albania is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Albania.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post from Too Many Adapters explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Albania.
Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +355 Emergencies Ambulance 17 Fire 18 Police 19 |
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Albania. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Albania or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Albania is Albanian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Albania's basic monetary unit is the Albanian lek (ALL). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Albania. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Albania or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Albania is Albanian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Albania's basic monetary unit is the Albanian lek (ALL). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.