Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1971)
| 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
22 MAY
22 May 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 May 1971, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 May 1971, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 May 1971 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
26 SEP
26 Sep 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 September 1971, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 September 1971, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1971 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1971)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Balzan | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Birkirkara | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Birżebbuġa | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Bormla | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Dingli | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Floriana | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Għajnsielem | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Birgu | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Fgura | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Fontana | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Gudja | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Gżira | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Kalkara | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Marsa | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Mosta | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Munxar | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Qala | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Il-Qrendi | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| In-Nadur | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| In-Naxxar | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ir-Rabat | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Is-Swieqi | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Kirkop | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Għarb | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Għasri | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Iklin | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Imdina | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Imġarr | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Imqabba | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| L-Imsida | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Lija | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Luqa | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Marsaskala | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Marsaxlokk | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Mtarfa | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Paola | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Pembroke | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Qormi | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Safi | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Saint Julian | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Saint Venera | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Sannat | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Senglea | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| St Lawrence | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| St. John | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| St. Lucia | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tal-Pietà | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tarxien | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Tas-Sliema | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Valletta | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
| Victoria | 22 May 1971 | 26 Sep 1971 |
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 1971?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1971 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, 22 May 1971. 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 22 May 1971, 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.