Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1977)
| 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
17 APR
17 Apr 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 April 1977, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 April 1977, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Apr 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
18 SEP
18 Sep 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 18 September 1977, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 18 September 1977, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 18 Sep 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1977)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Balzan | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Birkirkara | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Birżebbuġa | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Bormla | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Dingli | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Floriana | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Għajnsielem | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Birgu | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Fgura | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Fontana | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Gudja | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Gżira | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Kalkara | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Marsa | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Mosta | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Munxar | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Qala | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Il-Qrendi | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| In-Nadur | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| In-Naxxar | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ir-Rabat | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Is-Swieqi | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Kirkop | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Għarb | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Għasri | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Iklin | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Imdina | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Imġarr | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Imqabba | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| L-Imsida | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Lija | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Luqa | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Marsaskala | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Marsaxlokk | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Mtarfa | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Paola | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Pembroke | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Qormi | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Safi | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Saint Julian | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Saint Venera | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Sannat | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Senglea | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| St Lawrence | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| St. John | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| St. Lucia | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Tal-Pietà | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Tarxien | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Tas-Sliema | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Valletta | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
| Victoria | 17 Apr 1977 | 18 Sep 1977 |
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 1977?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 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, 17 April 1977. 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 17 Apr 1977, 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.