Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1973)
| 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 MAR
30 Mar 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 March 1973, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 March 1973, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 September 1973, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 September 1973, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1973)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Balzan | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Birkirkara | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Birżebbuġa | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Bormla | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Dingli | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Floriana | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Għajnsielem | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Birgu | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Fgura | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Fontana | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Gudja | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Gżira | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Kalkara | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Marsa | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Mosta | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Munxar | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Qala | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Il-Qrendi | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| In-Nadur | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| In-Naxxar | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ir-Rabat | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Is-Swieqi | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Kirkop | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Għarb | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Għasri | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Iklin | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Imdina | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Imġarr | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Imqabba | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| L-Imsida | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Lija | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Luqa | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Marsaskala | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Marsaxlokk | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Mtarfa | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Paola | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Pembroke | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Qormi | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Safi | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Saint Julian | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Saint Venera | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Sannat | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Senglea | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| St Lawrence | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| St. John | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| St. Lucia | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Tal-Pietà | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Tarxien | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Tas-Sliema | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Valletta | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
| Victoria | 30 Mar 1973 | 29 Sep 1973 |
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 1973?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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 Friday, 30 March 1973. 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 Mar 1973, 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.