How to call Albania from the US
- From mobile
- +355 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 355 xx xxx xxx
From $0.48/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Albania from the US
How to make a call to Albania from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Albanian numbers have 6 to 9 digits, an 8-digit number included, and the 0 never follows 355.
- 011The US exit code
- 355Country code of Albania
- 42Tirana
- xxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +355 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +355 23 123 456
- Mobile
- +355 23 123 456
- Landline
- 011 355 23 123 456
Main area codes in Albania
The area code comes right after 355, then the local number
- Tirana011 35542011 35543011 35544011 35545011 35546then 6 digits
- Durrës011 35552then 6 digits
- Vlorë011 35533then 6 digits
- Elbasan011 35554then 6 digits
- Shkodër011 35522then 6 digits
- Lushnjë011 35535then 6 digits
- Berat011 35532then 6 digits
- Korçë011 35582then 6 digits
Before you call Albania
Dial a city in Albania
Calling Albania from the USA, each city code follows 355, then 6 digits.
- Tirana011 355 42
- Durrës011 355 52
- Vlorë011 355 33
Keep the 0 out of the number
A call to Albania from the USA fails when a 0 comes before the city code.
- Fails
- 011 355 0 42 xxxxxx
- Works
- 011 355 42 xxxxxx
Save contacts with +355
A contact saved as +355 and the city code works from a US mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Albania from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Albania for $0.48/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Albania in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.48 landline$0.80 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $1.99 + tax$0.34 landline · $0.48 mobile + tax with plan |
Want to call Albania?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Albania
The time now in Albania, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock above before you dial.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Albania fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Albania also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
Calling Albania cell phones: how to call Albania from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +355, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
What's the best way to call Albania, and how do I call Albania from the USA?
Dial 011 355, then the number. From a mobile, +355 works too
How much does it cost to call Albania from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Albania included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Albania in a plan
How to call Albania from the USA for free, with a free call to Albania?
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 to call Albania from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Albania without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Do I need to dial 011 to call Albania?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 355. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +355 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 355 and the number
How to call Albania landline from the USA, and how to dial Albania from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 355, then the number
How to call Tirana from the USA?
For Tirana, dial 011 355 42, then the 6-digit local number
Can I call Albania on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 355 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Albania
Why isn't my call going through to Albania?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Albania?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Albania. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York