Albania uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During Daylight Saving Time, it uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.

Albania observes Daylight Saving Time. The country switches from Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) typically from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Albania is 6 hours ahead of New York City during Eastern Standard Time (EST). During Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Albania is 5 hours ahead.

Yes, other countries that share Albania’s time zone (CET, UTC+1 / CEST, UTC+2) include Italy, France, Germany, and Spain.