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Current time in Malta
A single time zone at UTC+02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Malta's time
A single time zone.
Malta keeps things simple with a single timezone — Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer. It follows the EU's daylight saving schedule, so clocks spring forward and fall back right on cue.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Malta.
History
How Malta keeps time.
Malta adopted Central European Time during the 20th century as it aligned more closely with its European neighbors, particularly Italy and the broader Mediterranean region. Before standardization, Malta used local mean time based on its longitude, which was close to UTC+1. As the island nation deepened its ties with Europe — culminating in EU membership in 2004 — its timezone practices were harmonized with EU regulations on daylight saving time. Malta has observed DST consistently since the mid-20th century, following the same schedule as most EU member states.
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Things about Malta's time.
Despite being geographically located at a longitude that would naturally place it closer to UTC+1 year-round, Malta's use of DST means it spends half the year at UTC+2 — the same as countries much farther east, like Greece and Finland. This gives Malta long, bright summer evenings, with the sun setting as late as 8:30 PM in June, which is a big draw for tourists and outdoor dining culture. The timezone alignment with Central Europe also makes Malta a convenient hub for business with both Western and Eastern European markets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malta's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Malta in?
- Malta uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
- Does Malta observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Malta follows the EU daylight saving schedule. Clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and go back on the last Sunday in October.
- What is the time difference between Malta and the UK?
- Malta is normally 1 hour ahead of the UK. During the brief transition weeks when one country has changed clocks and the other hasn't, the difference can be 0 or 2 hours.
- Is Malta in the same timezone as Italy?
- Yes, Malta shares the same timezone as Italy — both use CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, and they change clocks on the same dates.
- How many timezones does Malta have?
- Malta has a single timezone covering the entire country, including the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
- When does the sun set in Malta during summer?
- In peak summer (June), the sun sets around 8:30 PM in Malta, thanks to its DST-adjusted time and southern latitude, making for wonderfully long evenings.
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