Current time in Tirana
Local time in Tirana
The time in Tirana is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 7 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Tirana is Central European Time (CET). Tirana is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Tirana starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Tirana
| Current time | 12:25 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Tirane |
| Your time difference | 7 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Tirana Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Tirana uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Tirana.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |