Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1978)
| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Abbreviations: | MT, MLT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +356 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
16 APR
16 Apr 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 April 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 April 1978, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
17 SEP
17 Sep 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 September 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 September 1978, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Sep 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1978)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Balzan | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Birkirkara | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Birżebbuġa | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Bormla | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Dingli | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Floriana | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Għajnsielem | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Birgu | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Fgura | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Fontana | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Gudja | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Gżira | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Kalkara | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Marsa | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Mosta | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Munxar | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Qala | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Il-Qrendi | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| In-Nadur | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| In-Naxxar | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ir-Rabat | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Is-Swieqi | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Kirkop | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Għarb | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Għasri | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Iklin | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Imdina | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Imġarr | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Imqabba | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| L-Imsida | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Lija | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Luqa | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Marsaskala | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Marsaxlokk | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Mtarfa | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Paola | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Pembroke | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Qormi | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Safi | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Saint Julian | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Saint Venera | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Sannat | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Senglea | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| St Lawrence | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| St. John | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| St. Lucia | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Tal-Pietà | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Tarxien | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Tas-Sliema | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Valletta | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
| Victoria | 16 Apr 1978 | 17 Sep 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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, 16 April 1978. 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 16 Apr 1978, 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.