Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2008)
| 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 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2008, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2008 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 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2008, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2008, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2008 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2008)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Balzan | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Birkirkara | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Birżebbuġa | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Bormla | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Dingli | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Floriana | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Għajnsielem | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Birgu | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Fgura | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Fontana | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Gudja | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Gżira | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Kalkara | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Marsa | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Mosta | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Munxar | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Qala | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Il-Qrendi | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| In-Nadur | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| In-Naxxar | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ir-Rabat | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Is-Swieqi | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Kirkop | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Għarb | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Għasri | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Iklin | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Imdina | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Imġarr | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Imqabba | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| L-Imsida | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Lija | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Luqa | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Marsaskala | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Marsaxlokk | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Mtarfa | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Paola | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Pembroke | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Qormi | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Safi | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Saint Julian | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Saint Venera | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Sannat | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Senglea | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| St Lawrence | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| St. John | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| St. Lucia | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Tal-Pietà | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Tarxien | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Tas-Sliema | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Valletta | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Victoria | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
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 2008?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2008 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 2008. 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 2008, 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.