Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1974)
| 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
20 APR
20 Apr 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 20 April 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 20 April 1974, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Apr 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
16 SEP
16 Sep 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 16 September 1974, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 16 September 1974, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 16 Sep 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1974)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Balzan | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Birkirkara | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Birżebbuġa | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Bormla | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Dingli | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Floriana | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Għajnsielem | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Birgu | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Fgura | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Fontana | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Gudja | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Gżira | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Kalkara | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Marsa | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Mosta | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Munxar | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Qala | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Il-Qrendi | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| In-Nadur | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| In-Naxxar | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ir-Rabat | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Is-Swieqi | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Kirkop | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Għarb | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Għasri | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Iklin | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Imdina | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Imġarr | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Imqabba | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| L-Imsida | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Lija | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Luqa | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Marsaskala | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Marsaxlokk | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Mtarfa | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Paola | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Pembroke | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Qormi | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Safi | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Saint Julian | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Saint Venera | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Sannat | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Senglea | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| St Lawrence | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| St. John | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| St. Lucia | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Tal-Pietà | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Tarxien | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Tas-Sliema | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Valletta | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
| Victoria | 20 Apr 1974 | 16 Sep 1974 |
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 1974?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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, 20 April 1974. 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 20 Apr 1974, 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.