Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1944)
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
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00
2 APR
02 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
17 SEP
17 Sep 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 September 1944, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 September 1944, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Sep 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1944)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Balzan | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Birkirkara | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Birżebbuġa | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Bormla | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Dingli | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Floriana | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Għajnsielem | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Birgu | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Fgura | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Fontana | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Gudja | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Gżira | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Kalkara | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Marsa | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Mosta | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Munxar | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Qala | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Il-Qrendi | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| In-Nadur | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| In-Naxxar | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ir-Rabat | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Is-Swieqi | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Kirkop | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Għarb | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Għasri | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Iklin | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Imdina | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Imġarr | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Imqabba | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| L-Imsida | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Lija | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Luqa | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Marsaskala | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Marsaxlokk | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Mtarfa | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Paola | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Pembroke | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Qormi | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Safi | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Saint Julian | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Saint Venera | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Sannat | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Senglea | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| St Lawrence | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| St. John | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| St. Lucia | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Tal-Pietà | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Tarxien | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Tas-Sliema | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Valletta | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Victoria | 02 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
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 1944?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 Sunday, 02 April 1944. At 01:59 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 02 Apr 1944, 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.