Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (1999)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 1999, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 1999, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 1999, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 1999, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (1999)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Balzan | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Birkirkara | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Birżebbuġa | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Bormla | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Dingli | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Floriana | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Għajnsielem | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Birgu | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Fgura | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Fontana | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Gudja | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Gżira | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Kalkara | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Marsa | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Mosta | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Munxar | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Qala | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Il-Qrendi | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| In-Nadur | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| In-Naxxar | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ir-Rabat | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Is-Swieqi | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Kirkop | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Għarb | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Għasri | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Iklin | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Imdina | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Imġarr | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Imqabba | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| L-Imsida | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Lija | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Luqa | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Marsaskala | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Marsaxlokk | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Mtarfa | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Paola | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Pembroke | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Qormi | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Safi | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Saint Julian | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Saint Venera | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Sannat | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Senglea | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| St Lawrence | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| St. John | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| St. Lucia | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Tal-Pietà | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Tarxien | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Tas-Sliema | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Valletta | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Victoria | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
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 1999?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1999 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, 28 March 1999. 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 28 Mar 1999, 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.