Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1979)
| 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
15 APR
15 Apr 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 April 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 April 1979, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Apr 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
16 SEP
16 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 September 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 September 1979, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 16 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1979)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Balzan | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Birkirkara | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Birżebbuġa | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Bormla | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Dingli | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Floriana | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Għajnsielem | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Birgu | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Fgura | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Fontana | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Gudja | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Gżira | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Kalkara | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Marsa | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Mosta | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Munxar | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Qala | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Il-Qrendi | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| In-Nadur | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| In-Naxxar | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ir-Rabat | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Is-Swieqi | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Kirkop | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Għarb | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Għasri | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Iklin | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Imdina | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Imġarr | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Imqabba | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| L-Imsida | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Lija | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Luqa | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Marsaskala | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Marsaxlokk | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Mtarfa | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Paola | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Pembroke | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Qormi | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Safi | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Saint Julian | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Saint Venera | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Sannat | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Senglea | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| St Lawrence | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| St. John | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| St. Lucia | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Tal-Pietà | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Tarxien | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Tas-Sliema | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Valletta | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
| Victoria | 15 Apr 1979 | 16 Sep 1979 |
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 1979?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 15 April 1979. 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 15 Apr 1979, 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.