Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1972)
| 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
27 MAY
27 May 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 May 1972, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 May 1972, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 May 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1972, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1972, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1972)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Balzan | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Birkirkara | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Birżebbuġa | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Bormla | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Dingli | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Floriana | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Għajnsielem | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Birgu | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Fgura | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Fontana | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Gudja | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Gżira | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Kalkara | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Marsa | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Mosta | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Munxar | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Qala | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Il-Qrendi | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| In-Nadur | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| In-Naxxar | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ir-Rabat | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Is-Swieqi | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Kirkop | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Għarb | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Għasri | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Iklin | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Imdina | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Imġarr | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Imqabba | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| L-Imsida | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Lija | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Luqa | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Marsaskala | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Marsaxlokk | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Mtarfa | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Paola | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Pembroke | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Qormi | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Safi | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Saint Julian | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Saint Venera | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Sannat | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Senglea | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| St Lawrence | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| St. John | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| St. Lucia | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Tal-Pietà | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Tarxien | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Tas-Sliema | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Valletta | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
| Victoria | 27 May 1972 | 01 Oct 1972 |
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 1972?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1972 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, 27 May 1972. 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 27 May 1972, 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.