Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1975)
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
20 APR
20 Apr 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 April 1975, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 April 1975, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Apr 1975 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
21 SEP
21 Sep 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 September 1975, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 September 1975, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Sep 1975 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1975)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Balzan | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Birkirkara | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Birżebbuġa | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Bormla | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Dingli | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Floriana | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Għajnsielem | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Birgu | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Fgura | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Fontana | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Gudja | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Gżira | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Kalkara | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Marsa | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Mosta | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Munxar | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Qala | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Il-Qrendi | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| In-Nadur | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| In-Naxxar | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ir-Rabat | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Is-Swieqi | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Kirkop | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Għarb | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Għasri | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Iklin | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Imdina | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Imġarr | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Imqabba | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| L-Imsida | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Lija | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Luqa | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Marsaskala | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Marsaxlokk | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Mtarfa | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Paola | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Pembroke | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Qormi | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Safi | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Saint Julian | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Saint Venera | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Sannat | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Senglea | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| St Lawrence | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| St. John | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| St. Lucia | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Tal-Pietà | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Tarxien | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Tas-Sliema | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Valletta | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
| Victoria | 20 Apr 1975 | 21 Sep 1975 |
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 1975?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1975 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 Sunday, 20 April 1975. At 01:59 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 1975, 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.