Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1940)
| 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
14 JUN
14 Jun 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 14 June 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 14 June 1940, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Jun 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1940)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Balzan | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Birkirkara | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Birżebbuġa | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Bormla | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Dingli | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Floriana | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Għajnsielem | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ħal Għargħur | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Birgu | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Fgura | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Fontana | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Gudja | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Gżira | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Ħamrun | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Kalkara | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Marsa | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Mellieħa | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Mosta | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Munxar | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Qala | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Il-Qrendi | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| In-Nadur | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| In-Naxxar | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ir-Rabat | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Is-Swieqi | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ix-Xagħra | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ix-Xewkija | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Iż-Żejtun | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Kirkop | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Għarb | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Għasri | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Iklin | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Imdina | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Imġarr | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Imqabba | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| L-Imsida | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Lija | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Luqa | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Marsaskala | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Marsaxlokk | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Mtarfa | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Paola | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Pembroke | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Qormi | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Safi | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Saint Julian | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Saint Venera | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Sannat | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Senglea | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| St Lawrence | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| St. John | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| St. Lucia | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Tal-Pietà | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Tarxien | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Tas-Sliema | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Valletta | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Victoria | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
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 1940?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 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 Friday, 14 June 1940. 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 14 Jun 1940, 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.