Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1945)
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
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2 APR
02 Apr 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 April 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 April 1945, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
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00
15 SEP
15 Sep 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 September 1945, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 September 1945, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Sep 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1945)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Balzan | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Birkirkara | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Birżebbuġa | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Bormla | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Dingli | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Floriana | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Għajnsielem | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Birgu | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Fgura | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Fontana | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Gudja | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Gżira | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Kalkara | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Marsa | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Mosta | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Munxar | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Qala | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Il-Qrendi | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| In-Nadur | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| In-Naxxar | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ir-Rabat | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Is-Swieqi | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Kirkop | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Għarb | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Għasri | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Iklin | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Imdina | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Imġarr | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Imqabba | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| L-Imsida | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Lija | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Luqa | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Marsaskala | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Marsaxlokk | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Mtarfa | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Paola | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Pembroke | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Qormi | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Safi | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Saint Julian | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Saint Venera | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Sannat | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Senglea | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| St Lawrence | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| St. John | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| St. Lucia | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Tal-Pietà | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Tarxien | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Tas-Sliema | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Valletta | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
| Victoria | 02 Apr 1945 | 15 Sep 1945 |
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 1945?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Monday, 02 April 1945. 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 1945, 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.