Current Date And Time In Gjirokastër, Albania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:32:13 CEST
State: Gjirokastër County
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 23,437
District: Bashkia Gjirokastër
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gjirokastër, a city in Gjirokastër County, Albania in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gjirokastër — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gjirokastër | |
| District / County | Bashkia Gjirokastër | |
| State | Gjirokastër County | |
| Country | Albania | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 23,437 | |
| Area | 0.59 km² (0.23 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Gjirokastër County | #1 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Albanian Lek | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ALL | |
| Symbol | L | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +355 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .al | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 286 | |
| In Feet | 938 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.08 | |
| Longitude | 20.14 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.076° N 20.139° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 4' 33" N 20° 8' 20" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 4.55' N 20° 8.33' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Delvináki, Greece (32 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 6001–6003 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Tirane |
Gjirokastër is a city situated in Gjirokastër County, Albania, within Europe. It falls under Bashkia Gjirokastër, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gjirokastër as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gjirokastër County
The latitude and longitude of Gjirokastër pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 286 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gjirokastër on the map
Gjirokastër runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gjirokastër run on Albanian Lek (ALL), shown with the symbol L. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gjirokastër exchange rates
To ring a number in Gjirokastër from outside Albania, dial +355 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gjirokastër and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gjirokastër ranks #1 of 7 cities in Gjirokastër County. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gjirokastër County market. › Cities near Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër has a recorded population of approximately 23,437 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Gjirokastër County. Browse more cities in Gjirokastër County for comparison.
Gjirokastër spans approximately 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gjirokastër sits within Bashkia Gjirokastër, is part of Gjirokastër County in Albania. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Gjirokastër keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:47 AM and sets around 07:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gjirokastër price in Albanian lek (ALL), written with the symbol L. Check live rates on our Gjirokastër currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gjirokastër lands you closest to Delvináki, Greece, about 32 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gjirokastër sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
