Albania Tirana Mission
Mission leaders
Matthew and Mary Wirthlin
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 1265 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Mar, Nov.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F / 12°C | 36°F / 2°C | 152 mm |
| Feb | 59°F / 15°C | 38°F / 4°C | 83 mm |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 42°F / 5°C | 130 mm |
| Apr | 69°F / 21°C | 47°F / 8°C | 99 mm |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 54°F / 12°C | 110 mm |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 63°F / 17°C | 56 mm |
| Jul | 92°F / 34°C | 67°F / 20°C | 29 mm |
| Aug | 92°F / 34°C | 68°F / 20°C | 31 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 61°F / 16°C | 82 mm |
| Oct | 74°F / 24°C | 53°F / 12°C | 95 mm |
| Nov | 65°F / 18°C | 47°F / 8°C | 195 mm |
| Dec | 57°F / 14°C | 39°F / 4°C | 131 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Albanian
Albanian is its own branch of Indo-European. A head shake can mean "yes" and a nod "no" for some Albanians, so listen to the words.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Rome Italy Temple — Operating (10 March 2019) · ~608 km
The Church in Albania
- Official Languages
- Albanian
- Church Membership
- 3,285
- Congregations
- 13 (5 Wards, 8 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 0
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Tirane
- Currency
- ALL
- Country code
- +355
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- A shake of the head can mean "yes".
- Hospitality (besa) is a strong value.
Foods: Byrek, Tavë kosi, Fërgesë
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources