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Current Date And Time In Qelëz, Albania

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
21:13:57 CEST
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
District: Bashkia Pukë

✈️ Qelëz, Shkodër County, Albania - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Qelëz, Shkodër County, Albania using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Qelëz.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Qelëz with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Qelëz — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Albania, which includes Qelëz, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Albania before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Albania's time zone +01:00, country calling code +355 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .AL. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Qelëz.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+355
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.AL

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Albania — police 129, ambulance 127, fire brigade 128. Store these in your phone before you reach Qelëz. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Qelëz.

🚔
Police
129
🚑
Ambulance
127
🚒
Fire
128

📊 Albania At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Albania — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.796
High
👤
Life Expectancy
79.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$11,378
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
10.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Albania development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Qelëz for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Qelëz
Regional Airport • KFZ
Kukës International Airport
Kukës, AL
43
km away
Nearest to Shkodër (Capital)
International Airport • TGD
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase
Podgorica, ME
39
km from Shkodër

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Qelëz's exact coordinates, or Shkodër's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Qelëz From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qelëz to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,556 km967 mi~ 2h 35m
London (United Kingdom)1,840 km1,143 mi~ 2h 55m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,736 km2,322 mi~ 5h 09m
New York (United States)7,393 km4,594 mi~ 9h 27m
Toronto (Canada)7,551 km4,692 mi~ 9h 38m
Singapore (Singapore)9,406 km5,844 mi~ 11h 49m
Tokyo (Japan)9,422 km5,855 mi~ 11h 50m
Los Angeles (United States)10,534 km6,546 mi~ 13h 09m
Sydney (Australia)15,711 km9,762 mi~ 19h 14m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,790 km11,054 mi~ 21h 41m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Qelëz, Albania is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Qelëz requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time9:13 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Qelëz to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:13 PM on Tuesday in Qelëz. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Qelëz right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Qelëz
New York (United States)Tue, 3:13 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 12:13 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 3:13 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 8:13 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Tue, 9:13 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 11:13 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 3:13 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 4:13 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 5:13 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 7:13 AM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Qelëz — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Qelëz is the Albanian lek (ALL), written as L. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
L 82.45
ALL
€ 1 Euro
L 93.91
ALL
£ 1 British Pound
L 109.59
ALL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
L 57.51
ALL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
L 58.45
ALL

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 28, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Qelëz

Knowing which languages are used in Qelëz helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Albanian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Qelëz. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Bushat (Shkodër County, Albania)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
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Pukë (Shkodër County, Albania)3 mi5 kmSouth (S)
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Qerret (Shkodër County, Albania)4 mi6 kmSW
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Rrapë (Shkodër County, Albania)5 mi8 kmSE
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Fushë-Arrëz (Shkodër County, Albania)7 mi10 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Qelëz

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Qelëz is the Colosseum (Italy), about 612 km away. Straight-line distances from Qelëz to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy612 km380 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan1,906 km1,185 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,461 km3,394 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,567 km4,702 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,703 km6,029 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,900 km6,152 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,183 km6,949 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Qelëz shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Shkodër County and Albania. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Shkodër County Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Shkodër County, including major hub cities.
✈️ Albania Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Albania.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Qelëz, Albania runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Qelëz and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Qelëz.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Qelëz's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Qelëz

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Qelëz. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Qelëz — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Qelëz

Qelëz keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Albania. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Qelëz

The closest airport to Qelëz is Kukës International Airport (KFZ), about 43 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Qelëz From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Qelëz needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Qelëz gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Qelëz

Qelëz rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Qelëz — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Qelëz

ℹ️ Qelëz OverviewSee the full profile of Qelëz — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Qelëz MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Qelëz for distance and direction.
💰 Qelëz CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Qelëz

What side of the road do people drive on in Qelëz?

Qelëz, like the rest of Albania, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Qelëz use?

Qelëz runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Qelëz?

In Qelëz, reach police on 129, ambulance on 127, fire brigade on 128. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Qelëz?

Kukës International Airport (KFZ) is the nearest airport to Qelëz, about 43 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Qelëz in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Qelëz runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Qelëz?

Qelëz shares the official and regional languages of Shkodër County and Albania — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Qelëz?

No — Qelëz uses the Albanian lek (ALL), symbol L. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Qelëz currency page for live rates.