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How to Call Albania from the United States

Country code +355 — Dial 011 355 67 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +355 67 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+355
Albania Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 355, the country code of Albania.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Albania.
Calling a… Written in Albania From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 067 XXX XXXX 011 355 67 XXX XXXX +355 67 XXX XXXX
Landline (Shkodër) 022 XXX XXX 011 355 22 XXX XXX +355 22 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 067–069. More number types: Albania phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Albania had 89 mobile subscriptions and 5.9 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Albania mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Albania

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Tirana, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Albania changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Albania is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+6h
Albania
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UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Albania from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 355, then the number without its leading 0: 011 355 67 XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +355 67 XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Albania from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Albania. A number written 067 XXX XXXX at home is dialed +355 67 XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Albania?
9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +355. Mobile numbers start with 067–069 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Albania from the US?
Albania is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Tirana). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Albania uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Albania call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Albania?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Albania mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Albania Quick Info
Country Code +355
ISO Code AL
Capital Tirana
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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