
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shkodër, a city in Shkodër County, Albania in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shkodër — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shkodër | |
| District / County | Bashkia Shkodër | |
| State | Shkodër County | |
| Country | Albania | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 95,553 | |
| Area | 872.61 km² (336.92 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Shkodër County | #1 of 11 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 | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.07 | |
| Longitude | 19.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.068° N 19.513° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 4' 6" N 19° 30' 45" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 4.1' N 19° 30.75' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ulcinj, Montenegro (28 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 4001–4007 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Tirane |
Shkodër is a city situated in Shkodër County, Albania, within Europe. It falls under Bashkia Shkodër, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shkodër 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 Shkodër County
The latitude and longitude of Shkodër pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shkodër on the map
Shkodër 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 Shkodër 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. › Shkodër exchange rates
To ring a number in Shkodër 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 Shkodër and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shkodër ranks #1 of 11 cities in Shkodër County. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Shkodër County market. › Cities near Shkodër
Shkodër has a recorded population of approximately 95,553 people. That places it #1 of 11 cities with population data in Shkodër County. Browse more cities in Shkodër County for comparison.
Shkodër spans approximately 872.61 square kilometers (336.92 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shkodër sits within Bashkia Shkodër, is part of Shkodër County in Albania. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Shkodër keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 07:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shkodër price in Albanian lek (ALL), written with the symbol L. Check live rates on our Shkodër currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shkodër lands you closest to Ulcinj, Montenegro, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shkodër sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.