Albania Country Code (+355): Complete Dialing Guide 2026
Complete guide to calling Albania with country code +355. Learn Tirana area codes, mobile prefixes (Vodafone, ONE, ALBtelecom), and cheap calling options.
The Albania country code is +355. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about calling Albania in 2026, including how to dial Tirana, Durres, and other cities, mobile carrier prefixes (Vodafone, ONE, ALBtelecom), and the cheapest ways to call Albania from abroad.
Quick Reference: Albania +355
Country Code: +355
Exit Code: 00
Trunk Prefix: 0
Capital: Tirana
Time Zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
How to Call Albania
International Dialing Format
To call Albania from abroad:
+ 355 + area code + local numberImportant: Drop the leading "0" from Albanian numbers when calling from abroad. Example: 04 becomes 4.
Dialing Examples
Albania Area Codes
| City | Region | Area Code | International Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | Tirana County | 04 | +355 4 |
| Durres | Durres County | 052 | +355 52 |
| Shkoder | Shkoder County | 022 | +355 22 |
| Vlore | Vlore County | 033 | +355 33 |
| Korce | Korce County | 082 | +355 82 |
| Elbasan | Elbasan County | 054 | +355 54 |
| Berat | Berat County | 032 | +355 32 |
| Fier | Fier County | 034 | +355 34 |
| Gjirokaster | Gjirokaster County | 084 | +355 84 |
| Lezhe | Lezhe County | 0215 | +355 215 |
| Sarande | Vlore County | 0852 | +355 852 |
| Pogradec | Korce County | 083 | +355 83 |
Mobile Carriers in Albania
| Carrier | Prefix | Market Share | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Albania | 066, 069 | ~35% | 4G/LTE |
| ONE Telecommunications | 068, 069 | ~32% | 4G/LTE |
| ALBtelecom (Eagle Mobile) | 067 | ~20% | 4G/LTE |
| Plus Communication (MVNO) | 064 | ~8% | 4G (via Vodafone) |
| Albtelecom Fixed-Mobile | 062 | ~5% | 4G/LTE |
Special & Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Emergency | 112 | EU-standard emergency number, works from all phones |
| Police | 129 | Albanian State Police |
| Fire Department | 128 | Fire and rescue services |
| Ambulance | 127 | Medical emergency |
| Road Assistance | 126 | Roadside breakdown assistance |
| Toll-Free Prefix | 0800 | Free to call from Albanian numbers |
| Premium-Rate Prefix | 0900 | Higher-cost services, charged per minute |
Cheapest Ways to Call Albania
Viber/WhatsApp
Free app-to-app calls. Viber is particularly popular in Albania and the Balkans.
Best Times to Call Albania
Albania uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). Albania observes daylight saving time on the same schedule as the rest of the EU, switching in late March and late October.
| Your Location | Winter Offset | Summer Offset |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (EST/EDT) | +6 hours | +6 hours |
| US West Coast (PST/PDT) | +9 hours | +9 hours |
| United Kingdom (GMT/BST) | +1 hour | +1 hour |
Tip: Business hours in Albania are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Many businesses close for a break between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Avoid calling on Albanian public holidays, especially national day celebrations on November 28-29.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Forgetting to drop the leading 0
The most common mistake. Albanian domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 04 for Tirana, 069 for mobile). When dialing internationally, drop that 0. Dial +355 4 for Tirana, not +355 04.
Variable number length
Albanian phone numbers vary in length. Tirana landlines are 7 digits after the area code, while other cities use 6 digits. Mobile numbers are 8 digits after the country code. If your call fails, double-check the digit count.
Number portability confusion
Albania introduced mobile number portability, so a number starting with 069 might no longer belong to its original carrier. Calling costs can vary if the recipient ported their number. When in doubt, check with your VoIP provider for the actual termination rate.
Poor landline connectivity in rural areas
Landline infrastructure outside major cities like Tirana and Durres can be unreliable. If you cannot reach a landline in a smaller town, try the person's mobile number instead. Mobile coverage from Vodafone and ONE is far more extensive.
Confusing +355 with +35 prefixes
Several Balkan and European countries share the +35X prefix range: +350 is Gibraltar, +351 is Portugal, +352 is Luxembourg, +353 is Ireland, +354 is Iceland, and +356 is Malta. Make sure you dial the full +355 for Albania.