Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1966)
| 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
21 MAY
21 May 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 21 May 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 21 May 1966, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 May 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1966, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1966)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Balzan | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Birkirkara | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Birżebbuġa | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Bormla | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Dingli | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Floriana | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Għajnsielem | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Birgu | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Fgura | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Fontana | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Gudja | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Gżira | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Kalkara | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Marsa | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Mosta | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Munxar | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Qala | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Il-Qrendi | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| In-Nadur | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| In-Naxxar | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ir-Rabat | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Is-Swieqi | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Kirkop | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Għarb | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Għasri | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Iklin | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Imdina | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Imġarr | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Imqabba | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| L-Imsida | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Lija | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Luqa | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Marsaskala | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Marsaxlokk | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Mtarfa | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Paola | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Pembroke | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Qormi | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Safi | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Saint Julian | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Saint Venera | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Sannat | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Senglea | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| St Lawrence | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| St. John | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| St. Lucia | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Tal-Pietà | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Tarxien | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Tas-Sliema | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Valletta | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Victoria | 21 May 1966 | 24 Sep 1966 |
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 1966?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1966 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, 21 May 1966. 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 21 May 1966, 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.