How do I call Albania from South Africa?

To call Albania from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +355, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 67 212 3456, you would dial: 00 355 67 212 3456.

What is the country calling code for Albania when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Albania is +355. To call Albania from South Africa, dial +355 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Albania in?

Albania is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Albania?

The official currency of Albania is the Albanian lek (L). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Albania?

The capital city of Albania is Tirana. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Albania when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Albania from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +355 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Albania when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Albania from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Albania from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination behind. A practical window in South Africa is 10:00-19:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Albania.

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How to Call Albania from South Africa

Calling Albania from South Africa: 00 355 [local number].

Albania Country Code: +355

ISO: AL

ALB

Quick answer

To call Albania from South Africa, dial 00, then 355, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 355 67 212 3456.

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Dialing format

00 355 67 212 3456

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Albania correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Albania - whether you’re calling Tirana or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Albania from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Albania's country code

Dial the country code +355 for Albania.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Albania (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 355 [local number] - For example: 00 355 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0035567 212 3456

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+35567 212 3456

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Calling Albania from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+355

Capital of Albania

Tirana

Region

Europe (Southeast Europe)

Currency of Albania

Albanian lek (L)

Albania Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

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Albania at a Glance

Albania, located in Southeast Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Tirana, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 2.4M.

The official currency is the Albanian lek (L). When calling Albania, the country code is +355. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Albanian.

Destination Calling Profile: Albania

Population

2.4M

Population Rank

#140 of 230

Language Footprint

Albanian

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

60 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Albania currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +355.

Route Profile: South Africa to Albania

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 355 67 212 3456

Capital Time Difference

1h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

10:00-19:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Albanian lek (L)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Albania (Albanian).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Albania (UTC+01:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Albania

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Albania, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Albania

South Africa exit code: 00Albania calling code: +355Time difference: 1h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +355 before the local Albania number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Albania's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Albania dialing details

Albania is represented here by AL/ALB, Tirana, Southeast Europe, about 2.4M people, Albanian lek (L), and primary language context of Albanian.

Destination calling code: +355. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Albania call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Albania's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 355 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.

Destination market: Albania is in Southeast Europe, with Tirana as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 2.4M. Primary language context: Albanian. Local billing and everyday prices use Albanian lek (L).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Albania is listed in Southeast Europe with about 2.4M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Albania (Albanian). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Albanian lek (L) in Albania.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +355, then the Albania local number.Pretoria to Tirana has a 1h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Albania language context: Albanian. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Albania, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Albania

60 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Babicë	355-394	+355-394 [local number]
Bajram Curri	355-213	+355-213 [local number]
Bajzë	355-211	+355-211 [local number]
Ballsh	355-313	+355-313 [local number]
Berat	355-32	+355-32 [local number]
Bilisht	355-811	+355-811 [local number]
Bulqizë	355-219	+355-219 [local number]
Burrel	355-217	+355-217 [local number]
Cakran	355-387	+355-387 [local number]
Çërrik	355-581	+355-581 [local number]
Çorovodë	355-312	+355-312 [local number]
Delvinë	355-815	+355-815 [local number]
Divjakë	355-371	+355-371 [local number]
Durrës	355-52	+355-52 [local number]
Elbasan	355-545	+355-545 [local number]
Ersekë	355-812	+355-812 [local number]
Fier	355-34	+355-34 [local number]
Fushë-Krujë	355-563	+355-563 [local number]
Gjirokastër	355-84	+355-84 [local number]
Gramsh	355-513	+355-513 [local number]
Himarë	355-393	+355-393 [local number]
Kavajë	355-554	+355-554 [local number]
Koplik	355-211	+355-211 [local number]
Korçë	355-82	+355-82 [local number]
Krujë	355-511	+355-511 [local number]
Krumë	355-214	+355-214 [local number]
Ksamil	355-893	+355-893 [local number]
Kuçovë	355-311	+355-311 [local number]
Kukës	355-242	+355-242 [local number]
Laç	355-53	+355-53 [local number]
Levan	355-388	+355-388 [local number]
Lezhë	355-215	+355-215 [local number]
Libohovë	355-881	+355-881 [local number]
Librazhd	355-514	+355-514 [local number]
Lushnjë	355-35	+355-35 [local number]
Maliq	355-861	+355-861 [local number]
Mamurras	355-561	+355-561 [local number]
Memaliaj	355-885	+355-885 [local number]
Mobile	355-68	+355-68 [local number]
Orikum	355-391	+355-391 [local number]
Patos	355-342	+355-342 [local number]
Peqin	355-512	+355-512 [local number]
Përmet	355-813	+355-813 [local number]
Përrenjas	355-591	+355-591 [local number]
Peshkopi	355-218	+355-218 [local number]
Pogradec	355-832	+355-832 [local number]
Poliçan	355-368	+355-368 [local number]
Pukë	355-212	+355-212 [local number]
Rrëshen	355-216	+355-216 [local number]
Rrogozhinë	355-577	+355-577 [local number]
Sarandë	355-852	+355-852 [local number]
Selenicë	355-392	+355-392 [local number]
Shijak	355-571	+355-571 [local number]
Shkodër	355-22	+355-22 [local number]
Tepelenë	355-814	+355-814 [local number]
Tiranë	355-4	+355-4 [local number]
Tropojë	355-213	+355-213 [local number]
Ura Vajgurore	355-361	+355-361 [local number]
Vlorë	355-33	+355-33 [local number]
Vodafone	355-69	+355-69 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.