🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Albania is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL).
5–10% in restaurants is appreciated.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Albanian. Dialling code: +355.
Quick answers for Albania
Places in Albania
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Albania?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Albania use?
Albania uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Albania?
Albania is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Albania?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Albania?
The Albanian lek (ALL).
Do you tip in Albania?
5–10% in restaurants is appreciated.
What is the dialling code for Albania?
+355. From a UK phone, dial +355 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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