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Albania Country Code +355

Complete guide to calling Albania from the US and abroad

ISO-2: AL ISO-3: ALB Europe Capital: Tirana

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+355
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 355 + area + number
Country TLD
.al

Geography

Capital
Tirana
Continent
Europe
Area
28,748 km²
Population
2,349,580
Currency
Albanian lek
Languages
Albanian 98.8% (official language - derived from Tosk dialect), Greek 0.5%, other 0.6% (including Macedonian, Roma, Vlach, Turkish, Italian, and Serbo-Croatian), unspecified 0.1% (2011 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:12 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
89.1%
Internet Penetration
85.9%
Fixed-line Penetration
5.9%

How to Call Albania from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Albania from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
355
Albania
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 355 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+355 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Albania

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Babicë 394 011 355 394 + local number
Bajram Curri 213 011 355 213 + local number
Bajzë 211 011 355 211 + local number
Ballsh 313 011 355 313 + local number
Berat 32 011 355 32 + local number
Bilisht 811 011 355 811 + local number
Bulqizë 219 011 355 219 + local number
Burrel 217 011 355 217 + local number
Cakran 387 011 355 387 + local number
Çërrik 581 011 355 581 + local number
Çorovodë 312 011 355 312 + local number
Delvinë 815 011 355 815 + local number
Divjakë 371 011 355 371 + local number
Durrës 52 011 355 52 + local number
Elbasan 545 011 355 545 + local number
Ersekë 812 011 355 812 + local number
Fier 34 011 355 34 + local number
Fushë-Krujë 563 011 355 563 + local number
Gjirokastër 84 011 355 84 + local number
Gramsh 513 011 355 513 + local number
Himarë 393 011 355 393 + local number
Kavajë 554 011 355 554 + local number
Koplik 211 011 355 211 + local number
Korçë 82 011 355 82 + local number
Krujë 511 011 355 511 + local number
Krumë 214 011 355 214 + local number
Ksamil 893 011 355 893 + local number
Kuçovë 311 011 355 311 + local number
Kukës 242 011 355 242 + local number
Laç 53 011 355 53 + local number
Levan 388 011 355 388 + local number
Lezhë 215 011 355 215 + local number
Libohovë 881 011 355 881 + local number
Librazhd 514 011 355 514 + local number
Lushnjë 35 011 355 35 + local number
Maliq 861 011 355 861 + local number
Mamurras 561 011 355 561 + local number
Memaliaj 885 011 355 885 + local number
Orikum 391 011 355 391 + local number
Patos 342 011 355 342 + local number
Peqin 512 011 355 512 + local number
Përmet 813 011 355 813 + local number
Përrenjas 591 011 355 591 + local number
Peshkopi 218 011 355 218 + local number
Pogradec 832 011 355 832 + local number
Poliçan 368 011 355 368 + local number
Pukë 212 011 355 212 + local number
Rrëshen 216 011 355 216 + local number
Rrogozhinë 577 011 355 577 + local number
Sarandë 852 011 355 852 + local number
Selenicë 392 011 355 392 + local number
Shijak 571 011 355 571 + local number
Shkodër 22 011 355 22 + local number
Tepelenë 814 011 355 814 + local number
Tiranë 4 011 355 4 + local number
Tropojë 213 011 355 213 + local number
Ura Vajgurore 361 011 355 361 + local number
Vlorë 33 011 355 33 + local number
Vodafone 69 011 355 69 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Kosovo flag

Kosovo

+383 Montenegro flag

Montenegro

+382 Macedonia flag

Macedonia

+389 Bosnia and Herzegovina flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

+387 Bulgaria flag

Bulgaria

+359 Serbia flag

Serbia

+381 Greece flag

Greece

+30 Croatia flag

Croatia

+385

Telecommunications in Albania

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 89.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 2,488,380 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 5.9 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 165,380 2024
Internet users (% of population) 85.9 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 89.1%
Fixed-line 5.9%
Internet 85.9%

Albania on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Tirana.

Flag of Albania

Flag of Albania

The national flag of Albania. See it next to other flags of Europe in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Albania

Area

28,750 km²

11,100 sq mi

Coastline

362 km

Highest point

Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2,764 m

Lowest point

Adriatic Sea 0 m

Climate:
Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter
Terrain:
Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Coal, Bauxite, Chromite, Copper, Iron ore, Nickel, Salt, Timber, Hydropower, Arable land
Land borders:
Greece, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro
Land use:
agricultural 38.1% (arable 21.6%), forest 34.3% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Albania

GDP

$30.5 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$12,998 (2025)

Growth

3.8% (2025)

Inflation

2.2% (2025)

Unemployment

10.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.810 (#71 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Lek (ALL)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 15%, Industry 22%, Services 50% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (12%), Footwear (12%), Clothing (not knitted) (9%), Iron and steel (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%)
Top imports:
Vehicles and parts (10%), Mineral fuels and oil (10%), Machinery and computers (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (8%), Iron and steel (5%)
Main export markets:
Italy (44%), Serbia (12%), Greece (6%), Germany (6%), Spain (4%)
Main suppliers:
Italy (21%), China (11%), Türkiye (11%), Greece (8%), Germany (7%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Albania

What is the country code for Albania?
The country code for Albania is +355.
How do I call Albania from the US?
To call Albania from the US, dial 011 + 355 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +355 instead of 011.
What time is it in Albania?
The current time in Albania is 3:12 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.