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Time Change 1940 in Albania

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Country: Albania
Long Name: Republic of Albania
Abbreviations: AL, ALB
Capital: Tirana
Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +355

Jun 16

Forward 1 hour

Jun 16, 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, June 16, 1940, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, June 16, 1940, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 16, 1940 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

Other years: 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 2025

Daylight Saving Time History in Albania

  • Albania first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1940.
  • Albania has observed DST for 56 years between 1940 and 2025.
  • Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 1973.
  • See Worldwide DST Statistics