Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2010)
| 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 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2010, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2010 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 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2010, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2010, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2010)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Balzan | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Birkirkara | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Birżebbuġa | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Bormla | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Dingli | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Floriana | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Għajnsielem | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Birgu | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Fgura | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Fontana | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Gudja | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Gżira | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Kalkara | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Marsa | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Mosta | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Munxar | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Qala | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Il-Qrendi | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| In-Nadur | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| In-Naxxar | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ir-Rabat | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Is-Swieqi | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Kirkop | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Għarb | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Għasri | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Iklin | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Imdina | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Imġarr | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Imqabba | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| L-Imsida | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Lija | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Luqa | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Marsaskala | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Marsaxlokk | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Mtarfa | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Paola | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Pembroke | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Qormi | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Safi | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Saint Julian | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Saint Venera | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Sannat | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Senglea | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| St Lawrence | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| St. John | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| St. Lucia | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Tal-Pietà | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Tarxien | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Tas-Sliema | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Valletta | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Victoria | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta
Does Malta use Daylight Saving Time in 2010?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2010 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 2010. 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 2010, 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.