Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2003)
| 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
30 MAR
30 Mar 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2003, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2003, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2003, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2003)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Balzan | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Birkirkara | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Birżebbuġa | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bormla | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Dingli | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Floriana | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Għajnsielem | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Birgu | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Fgura | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Fontana | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Gudja | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Gżira | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Kalkara | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Marsa | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Mosta | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Munxar | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Qala | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Il-Qrendi | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| In-Nadur | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| In-Naxxar | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ir-Rabat | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Is-Swieqi | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Kirkop | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Għarb | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Għasri | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Iklin | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Imdina | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Imġarr | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Imqabba | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| L-Imsida | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Lija | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Luqa | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Marsaskala | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Marsaxlokk | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Mtarfa | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Paola | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Pembroke | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qormi | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Safi | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Saint Julian | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Saint Venera | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sannat | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Senglea | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| St Lawrence | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| St. John | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| St. Lucia | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tal-Pietà | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tarxien | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tas-Sliema | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Valletta | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Victoria | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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, 30 March 2003. 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 30 Mar 2003, 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.