Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2021)
| 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 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2021, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2021 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 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2021, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2021)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Balzan | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Birkirkara | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Birżebbuġa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Bormla | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Dingli | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Floriana | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Għajnsielem | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Birgu | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Fgura | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Fontana | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Gudja | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Gżira | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Kalkara | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Marsa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Mosta | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Munxar | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Qala | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Il-Qrendi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| In-Nadur | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| In-Naxxar | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ir-Rabat | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Is-Swieqi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kirkop | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Għarb | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Għasri | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Iklin | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Imdina | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Imġarr | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Imqabba | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| L-Imsida | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Lija | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Luqa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Marsaskala | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Marsaxlokk | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Mtarfa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Paola | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Pembroke | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Qormi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Safi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Saint Julian | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Saint Venera | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Sannat | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Senglea | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| St Lawrence | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| St. John | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| St. Lucia | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Tal-Pietà | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Tarxien | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Tas-Sliema | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Valletta | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Victoria | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
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 2021?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2021 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 2021. 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 2021, 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.