Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1919)
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
1 MAR
01 Mar 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 March 1919, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 March 1919, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Mar 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 October 1919, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 October 1919, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1919)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Balzan | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Birkirkara | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Birżebbuġa | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Bormla | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Dingli | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Floriana | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Għajnsielem | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Birgu | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Fgura | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Fontana | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Gudja | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Gżira | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Kalkara | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Marsa | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Mosta | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Munxar | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Qala | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Il-Qrendi | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| In-Nadur | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| In-Naxxar | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ir-Rabat | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Is-Swieqi | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Kirkop | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Għarb | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Għasri | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Iklin | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Imdina | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Imġarr | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Imqabba | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| L-Imsida | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Lija | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Luqa | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Marsaskala | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Marsaxlokk | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Mtarfa | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Paola | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Pembroke | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Qormi | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Safi | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Saint Julian | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Saint Venera | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Sannat | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Senglea | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| St Lawrence | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| St. John | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| St. Lucia | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Tal-Pietà | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Tarxien | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Tas-Sliema | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Valletta | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
| Victoria | 01 Mar 1919 | 04 Oct 1919 |
DST Changes Summary for Malta
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta
Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 1919?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1919 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Malta?
The next scheduled time transition in Malta will take place on Saturday, 01 March 1919. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Malta follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Malta follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Malta?
Following the shift on 01 Mar 1919, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.