How to call Albania
- From mobile
- +355 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 355 xx xxx xxx
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How to call Albania from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Albania from abroad
How to make a call to Albania from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A landline number is a 2 digit area code and 6 more digits, so 8 digits come after 355.
- Tirana+355 42
- Durrës+355 52
- Vlorë+355 33
- Shkodër+355 22
- 00Exit code
- 355Country code of Albania
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Albania
Tirana lines start 42 to 46
Tirana has 5 area codes, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 46, each followed by 6 digits.
- +355Albania
- 42Tirana
- xxx xxxlocal number
Drop the 0 of 06 mobiles
Albanian mobiles start with 06 at home. From abroad the 0 goes and +355 6 starts the number.
- Type +355
- Skip the 0 of 06
- Dial 6 and the rest
How Albania phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 03, 04, 05, or 08. The digits after the 0 name the area
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06. AKEP's plan keeps 06 and 07 fully non-geographic, so the digits never point to a place
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800
Want to call Albania?
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When to call Albania
The time now in Albania, and the best hours to call. Most of Albania keeps the time of Tirana, so one time difference covers a call to any city.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Albania
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov22Alphabet DaySunday
- Nov23Alphabet Day (observed)Monday
- Nov28Flag and Independence DaySaturday
- Nov29Liberation DaySunday
- Nov30Flag and Independence Day (observed)Monday
- Dec1Liberation Day (observed)Tuesday
Why a call to Albania fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 after +355 is for calls inside Albania. From abroad, leave it out: +355 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Albania, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Albania from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 355 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 355?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Albania mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +355, then the number
Why does my call to Albania not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Albania now, and what is the time difference with daylight saving time?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Albania. Most of Albania keeps the time of Tirane
How do you call Albania, and how to call to Albania? How to call Albania number?
Dial your exit code, then 355 and the number
How much does it cost to call Albania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Albania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Albania mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +355 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 355 and the number. It works the same in every country
How to make an international call to Albania?
Dial your exit code, then 355 and the number
What's the best way to make an online call to Albania number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Albania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Does a WhatsApp internet call to Albania work?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Albania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser