Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1980)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 March 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 March 1980, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1980 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 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 September 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 September 1980, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Sep 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1980)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Balzan | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Birkirkara | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Birżebbuġa | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Bormla | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Dingli | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Floriana | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Għajnsielem | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Birgu | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Fgura | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Fontana | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Gudja | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Gżira | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Kalkara | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Marsa | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Mosta | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Munxar | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Qala | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Il-Qrendi | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| In-Nadur | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| In-Naxxar | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ir-Rabat | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Is-Swieqi | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Kirkop | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Għarb | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Għasri | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Iklin | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Imdina | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Imġarr | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Imqabba | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| L-Imsida | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Lija | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Luqa | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Marsaskala | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Marsaxlokk | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Mtarfa | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Paola | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Pembroke | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Qormi | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Safi | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Julian | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Venera | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Sannat | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Senglea | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| St Lawrence | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| St. John | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| St. Lucia | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Tal-Pietà | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Tarxien | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Tas-Sliema | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Valletta | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
| Victoria | 31 Mar 1980 | 21 Sep 1980 |
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 1980?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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 Monday, 31 March 1980. 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 31 Mar 1980, 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.