Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2026)
Malta observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, switching from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
29 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
25 Oct 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2026)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Balzan | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Birkirkara | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Birżebbuġa | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bormla | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dingli | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Floriana | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Għajnsielem | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Birgu | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Fgura | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Fontana | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Gudja | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Gżira | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Kalkara | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Marsa | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Mosta | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Munxar | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Qala | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Il-Qrendi | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| In-Nadur | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| In-Naxxar | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ir-Rabat | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Is-Swieqi | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kirkop | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Għarb | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Għasri | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Iklin | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Imdina | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Imġarr | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Imqabba | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| L-Imsida | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Lija | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Luqa | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Marsaskala | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Marsaxlokk | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Mtarfa | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Paola | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Pembroke | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Qormi | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Safi | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Saint Julian | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Saint Venera | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Sannat | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Senglea | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| St Lawrence | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| St. John | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| St. Lucia | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tal-Pietà | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tarxien | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tas-Sliema | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Valletta | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Victoria | 29 Mar 2026 | 25 Oct 2026 |
DST Changes Summary for Malta
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta
Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?
When do the clocks change next in Malta?
Does all of Malta follow the same time change schedule?
How will the next transition affect the day in Malta?
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Malta
Does Malta observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.
When does DST start in Malta in 2026?
In 2026, Daylight Saving Time begins in Malta on March 29, 2026 at 01:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When does DST end in Malta in 2026?
In 2026, Daylight Saving Time ends in Malta on October 25, 2026 at 02:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.
When is the next time change in Malta?
The next clock change in Malta is on October 25, 2026, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Malta on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Malta returns to its standard time zone, Europe / Malta (Europe/Malta). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Malta use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Malta shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.