When is the next time change in Malta?

The next clock change in Malta will be on Sunday, 27 March 1983. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Malta?

After the clocks change on 27 Mar 1983, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1983)

Q: Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 1983?

Malta observes Daylight Saving Time in 1983. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Malta follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Malta follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Malta
Capital:	Valletta
Abbreviations:	MT, MLT
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+356

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 MAR

27 Mar 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1983, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1983, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

25 SEP

25 Sep 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1983, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1983, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1983)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Attard	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Balzan	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Birkirkara	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Birżebbuġa	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Bormla	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Dingli	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Floriana	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Għajnsielem	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ħal Għargħur	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ħal Għaxaq	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ħaż-Żabbar	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ħaż-Żebbuġ	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Birgu	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Fgura	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Fontana	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Gudja	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Gżira	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Ħamrun	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Kalkara	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Marsa	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Mellieħa	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Mosta	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Munxar	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Qala	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Il-Qrendi	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
In-Nadur	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
In-Naxxar	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ir-Rabat	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Is-Siġġiewi	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Is-Swieqi	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ix-Xagħra	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ix-Xewkija	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ix-Xgħajra	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Iż-Żebbuġ	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Iż-Żejtun	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Iż-Żurrieq	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Kirkop	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Għarb	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Għasri	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Iklin	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Imdina	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Imġarr	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Imqabba	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
L-Imsida	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Lija	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Luqa	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Marsaskala	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Marsaxlokk	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Mtarfa	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Paola	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Pembroke	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Qormi	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Safi	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Saint Julian	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Saint Venera	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Sannat	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Senglea	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
St Lawrence	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
St. John	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
St. Lucia	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
St. Paul’s Bay	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ta’ Kerċem	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Ta’ Xbiex	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Tal-Pietà	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Tarxien	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Tas-Sliema	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Valletta	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983
Victoria	27 Mar 1983	25 Sep 1983

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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Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 1983?

Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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, 27 March 1983. 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 27 Mar 1983, 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.