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Current Date And Time In Albania

Saturday, 15 August 2026
17:47:48 CEST
Capital: Tirana
Currency: Albanian lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,799,856

🗺️ Map of Albania - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Albania featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Albania

📍 LATITUDE
41.153°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
20.168°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.1533° N20.1683° E
Signed Decimal Degrees41.153320.1683
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 9' 12" N20° 10' 6" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 9.1999' N20° 10.0999' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Albania Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:47 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:40 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 52m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:43 PM
Calculated for today (15 Aug 2026) from Albania’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Albania’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,581 km
(2,847 mi) • Albania's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,690 km
(1,050 mi) • Albania's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
41.153° S, 159.832° W
The point exactly opposite Albania's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Albania, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 1,403 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Albania

📍 Location Details

CountryAlbania
ContinentEurope
CapitalTirana
Country CodeALB
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,799,856
Area (km²)28,748.00 km²
Area (mi²)11,099.66 mi²
Pop. Density102.19 /km²
Elevation156 m / 512 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 5 countries
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 28,748 km² (11,100 mi²)
🟢 Land: 27,398 km² (10,578 mi²) - 95.3%
🔵 Water: 1,350 km² (521 mi²) - 4.7%
🌍 World Share: 0.018% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #144 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #143 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #31 of 53 in Europe

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Albania to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Albania flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Albania is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Greece
Capital: Athens
SE271 km168 mi~ 18m🗺️ View
Kosovo
Capital: Pristina
N172 km107 mi~ 11m🗺️ View
North Macedonia
Capital: Skopje
E141 km88 mi~ 9m🗺️ View
Montenegro
Capital: Podgorica
N185 km115 mi~ 12m🗺️ View
Serbia
Capital: Belgrade
N326 km202 mi~ 22m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Albania

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Tirana, Albania's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Albania. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Tirana41.3275° N19.8187° E111 m35 km🗺 View Map
Durrës County41.5081° N19.6163° E140 m61 km🗺 View Map
Fier County40.9191° N19.6639° E3 m50 km🗺 View Map
Elbasan County41.1267° N20.2356° E406 m6 km🗺 View Map
Korçë County40.5906° N20.6169° E1,393 m73 km🗺 View Map
Shkodër County42.1504° N19.6639° E144 m119 km🗺 View Map
Vlorë County40.1501° N19.8068° E456 m116 km🗺 View Map
Berat County40.6953° N20.045° E271 m52 km🗺 View Map
Dibër County41.5888° N20.2356° E1,732 m49 km🗺 View Map
Lezhë County41.7814° N19.8068° E345 m76 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Albania

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Albania, along with each city's aerial distance from Tirana, Albania's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
TiranaTirana41.3274° N19.8187° E113 m35 km🗺 View Map
DurrësDurrës County41.3236° N19.4547° E-63 km🗺 View Map
VlorëVlorë County40.4696° N19.4838° E58 m95 km🗺 View Map
ElbasanElbasan County41.1114° N20.0822° E126 m9 km🗺 View Map
ShkodërShkodër County42.0683° N19.5126° E12 m115 km🗺 View Map
LushnjëFier County40.9419° N19.705° E22 m45 km🗺 View Map
BeratBerat County40.7058° N19.9522° E66 m53 km🗺 View Map
Fier-ÇifçiFier County40.7167° N19.5667° E17 m70 km🗺 View Map
KorçëKorçë County40.6186° N20.7808° E869 m79 km🗺 View Map
FierFier County40.7251° N19.5582° E28 m70 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Albania Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Albania Geography

The interactive map of Albania provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Albania's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Albania Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Albania
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Albania map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Albania. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Albania Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Albania Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Albania?

The geographic center of Albania is located at approximately 41.153° N (Latitude) and 20.168° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Albania map data for business?

Business professionals use Albania mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Albania.

🌍 Which countries border Albania?

You can explore countries near Albania by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Albania?

Yes! Visit our Albania States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Albania.

⏰ What timezone is Albania in?

Albania operates in UTC+01:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Albania Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Albania map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Albania interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Albania?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Albania including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Albania main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Albania show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Albania's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Albania?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Albania ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Albania today?

Today, measured from Albania's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 07:40 PM, giving a day length of 13h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Albania from the Equator?

Albania's geographic center is approximately 4,581 km (2,847 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 1,690 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Albania?

The antipodal point of Albania's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,403 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.