Time Change Malta

Time Zone and Time Changes in Malta 2024

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin in Malta in 2024?

After the Easter weekend, on 31.03.2024 at 02:00 AM, clocks in Malta will be set forward one hour to 3 AM.

Time zones measure the difference from UTC (Universal Time Coordinated). The island of Malta has a time zone of UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Malta follows Central European Time (CET) like:

Albania
Belgium
Denmark
Germany
France
Italy
Croatia
Netherlands
Norway
Austria
Poland
Sweden
Switzerland
Slovakia
Spain
Czech Republic
Hungary

Travelers and emigrants from these countries do not need to adjust their watches upon arrival at Malta Airport.

When Does Standard Time Begin in Malta in 2024?

Malta switches to daylight saving time and back to standard time every year. In the summer, clocks are set forward one hour, and in the winter, they are set back one hour, based on Central European Time. On 27.10.2024 at 03:00 AM, standard time begins in Malta.

Daylight Saving Time 2023: 26.03.2023 02:00 to 29.10.2023 03:00
Standard Time 2023–2024: 30.10.2023 03:00 to 31.03.2024 02:00
Daylight Saving Time 2024: 31.03.2024 02:00 to 27.10.2024 03:00
Standard Time 2024–2025: 27.10.2024 03:00 to 30.03.2025 02:00
Daylight Saving Time 2025: 30.03.2025 02:00 to 26.10.2025 03:00
Standard Time 2025–2026: 26.10.2025 03:00 to 29.03.2026 02:00

Since When Has Time Change Been Implemented in Malta?

In Malta, daylight saving time has been in effect since 04.06.1916. There were no time changes from 1921 to 1939 and from 1949 to 1965, as well as in 1941.

Who Invented Daylight Saving Time and Made the First Change?

There are conflicting statements about the inventor of daylight saving time. The earliest known time change occurred in Port Arthur, Canada, on 01.07.1908. At midnight, the clock was set forward one hour. The plan was to make more use of sunlight during the months of July and August.