Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1920)
| 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
20 MAR
20 Mar 1920 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 20 March 1920, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 20 March 1920, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Mar 1920 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
18 SEP
18 Sep 1920 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 18 September 1920, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 18 September 1920, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 18 Sep 1920 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1920)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Balzan | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Birkirkara | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Birżebbuġa | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Bormla | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Dingli | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Floriana | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Għajnsielem | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Birgu | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Fgura | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Fontana | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Gudja | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Gżira | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Kalkara | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Marsa | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Mosta | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Munxar | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Qala | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Il-Qrendi | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| In-Nadur | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| In-Naxxar | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ir-Rabat | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Is-Swieqi | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Kirkop | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Għarb | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Għasri | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Iklin | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Imdina | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Imġarr | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Imqabba | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| L-Imsida | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Lija | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Luqa | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Marsaskala | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Marsaxlokk | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Mtarfa | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Paola | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Pembroke | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Qormi | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Safi | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Saint Julian | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Saint Venera | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Sannat | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Senglea | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| St Lawrence | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| St. John | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| St. Lucia | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Tal-Pietà | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Tarxien | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Tas-Sliema | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Valletta | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
| Victoria | 20 Mar 1920 | 18 Sep 1920 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta
Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 1920?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1920 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, 20 March 1920. 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 20 Mar 1920, 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.