Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1970)
| 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
30 MAY
30 May 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 May 1970, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 May 1970, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 May 1970 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
27 SEP
27 Sep 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1970, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1970, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1970 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1970)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Balzan | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Birkirkara | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Birżebbuġa | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Bormla | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Dingli | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Floriana | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Għajnsielem | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Birgu | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Fgura | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Fontana | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Gudja | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Gżira | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Kalkara | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Marsa | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Mosta | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Munxar | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Qala | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Il-Qrendi | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| In-Nadur | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| In-Naxxar | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ir-Rabat | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Is-Swieqi | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Kirkop | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Għarb | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Għasri | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Iklin | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Imdina | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Imġarr | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Imqabba | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| L-Imsida | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Lija | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Luqa | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Marsaskala | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Marsaxlokk | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Mtarfa | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Paola | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Pembroke | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Qormi | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Safi | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Saint Julian | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Saint Venera | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Sannat | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Senglea | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| St Lawrence | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| St. John | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| St. Lucia | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Tal-Pietà | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Tarxien | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Tas-Sliema | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Valletta | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
| Victoria | 30 May 1970 | 27 Sep 1970 |
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 1970?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1970 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, 30 May 1970. 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 30 May 1970, 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.