Durres — time and weather
Durres is a city in Albania, in the Europe/Tirane time zone. This page shows the current local time in Durres and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Durres
Local time in Durres is based on the Europe/Tirane time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 175,000 people
Country languagesAlbanian
CurrencyAlbanian lek (L, ALL)
Albania is a Balkan country on the Adriatic and Ionian coast, known for mountains, ancient ruins and fast-growing tourism.
More about the country: Albania →What to see in Durres
Sights and historical places
- The 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre, the largest in the Balkans, in the city centre
- The Venetian Tower and remains of the Byzantine city walls
- Durres's long sandy beaches along the Adriatic
- The Archaeological Museum and the seafront promenade
Museums
- Durres Archaeological Museum, the largest in Albania, with ancient finds
- The open-air site by the amphitheatre with early Christian mosaics
- The Ethnographic Museum in the historic house of Aleksander Moisiu
Where to spend time
- Swimming and relaxing on the sandy beaches along the coast
- The evening xhiro, the traditional promenade stroll
- Fresh seafood at seafront restaurants at sunset
Local cuisine
Durres is known for fresh Adriatic fish and seafood; beachfront restaurants serve grilled fish, mussels and Mediterranean dishes.