Daylight Savings Time Changes in Malta 🇲🇹 (2029)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2029 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2029, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2029, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2029 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2029 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2029, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2029, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2029 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Malta (2029)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attard | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Balzan | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Birkirkara | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Birżebbuġa | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Bormla | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Dingli | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Floriana | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Għajnsielem | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ħal Għargħur | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ħal Għaxaq | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ħaż-Żabbar | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Birgu | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Fgura | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Fontana | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Gudja | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Gżira | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Ħamrun | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Kalkara | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Marsa | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Mellieħa | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Mosta | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Munxar | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Qala | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Il-Qrendi | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| In-Nadur | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| In-Naxxar | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ir-Rabat | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Is-Siġġiewi | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Is-Swieqi | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ix-Xagħra | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ix-Xewkija | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ix-Xgħajra | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Iż-Żebbuġ | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Iż-Żejtun | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Iż-Żurrieq | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Kirkop | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Għarb | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Għasri | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Iklin | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Imdina | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Imġarr | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Imqabba | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| L-Imsida | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Lija | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Luqa | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Marsaskala | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Marsaxlokk | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Mtarfa | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Paola | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Pembroke | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Qormi | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Safi | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Saint Julian | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Saint Venera | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Sannat | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Senglea | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| St Lawrence | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| St. John | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| St. Lucia | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| St. Paul’s Bay | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ta’ Kerċem | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Tal-Pietà | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Tarxien | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Tas-Sliema | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Valletta | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
| Victoria | 25 Mar 2029 | 28 Oct 2029 |
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 2029?
Yes, Malta observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2029 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, 25 March 2029. 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 25 Mar 2029, 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.