Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2016)
| 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
27 MAR
27 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2016, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2016, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2016, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2016, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2016)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Balzan | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Birkirkara | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Birżebbuġa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Bormla | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Dingli | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Floriana | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Għajnsielem | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Birgu | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Fgura | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Fontana | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Gudja | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Gżira | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Kalkara | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Marsa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Mosta | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Munxar | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Qala | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Il-Qrendi | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| In-Nadur | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| In-Naxxar | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ir-Rabat | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Is-Swieqi | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Kirkop | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Għarb | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Għasri | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Iklin | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Imdina | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Imġarr | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Imqabba | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| L-Imsida | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Lija | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Luqa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Marsaskala | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Marsaxlokk | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Mtarfa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Paola | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Pembroke | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Qormi | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Safi | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Saint Julian | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Saint Venera | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Sannat | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Senglea | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| St Lawrence | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| St. John | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| St. Lucia | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Tal-Pietà | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Tarxien | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Tas-Sliema | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Valletta | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Victoria | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
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 2016?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 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 2016. 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 2016, 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.