Tirana — time and weather
Tirana is a city in Albania, in the Europe/Tirane time zone. This page shows the current local time in Tirana and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Tirana
Local time in Tirana 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≈ 600,000 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 Tirana
Sights and historical places
- Skanderbeg Square with the equestrian statue and the Sahat Kula clock tower
- The Et'hem Bey Mosque with painted frescoes, an 18th-19th century landmark
- The brightly painted building facades and the Dajti Express cable car up Mount Dajti
- The Pyramid of Tirana and the Bunk'Art bunker-museums on the communist past
Museums
- The National History Museum with the 'Albania' mosaic on its facade
- Bunk'Art 1 and 2, museums in former bunkers about the dictatorship and secret police
- The National Art Gallery with Albanian art of the 19th-20th centuries
Where to spend time
- Walks in the park by the Artificial Lake and the cable-car ride up Dajti
- Coffee and bars in the trendy Blloku quarter, once a closed elite district
- Street food and the Pazari i Ri market in the revamped centre
Local cuisine
In Tirana try tave kosi, byrek, fergese and grilled meats; the Blloku quarter and the Pazari i Ri market have many cafes and restaurants.