Time in Malta right now
Malta uses Europe/Malta and is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the current local time in Malta.
- Time zone
- Europe/Malta
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Malta
- Public holidays 2026
- 14 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and Sunset in Malta
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Malta and update every minute. In 2026, the longest day is 14h 36m and the shortest day is 9h 43m.
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- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public Holidays in Malta 2026
The 14 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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10FebFeast of Saint Paul's ShipwreckTuesday · Passed
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19MarFeast of Saint JosephThursday · Passed
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31MarFreedom DayTuesday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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1MayWorker's DayFriday · Passed
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7JunSette GiugnoSunday · Passed
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29JunFeast of Saint Peter and Saint PaulMonday · Passed
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15AugFeast of the AssumptionSaturday · Passed
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8SepFeast of Our Lady of VictoriesTuesday · Passed
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21SepIndependence DayMonday · In 5 days
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8DecFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionTuesday · In 83 days
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13DecRepublic DaySunday · In 88 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Malta Time Compared With Other Cities
The comparison table shows how Malta time lines up with New York, London, New Delhi and other cities right now. Differences update when another country changes clocks.
| City | Country | Local time | From Malta |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Does Malta Change Clocks?
Malta uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
During standard time Malta is UTC+1. During daylight saving time it is UTC+2, so the time difference with non-DST countries changes by 1 hour.
Countries on the Same Time as Malta
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+1, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick Answers About Time in Malta
Short answers for Malta time zone, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Malta.
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What time is it in Malta now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Malta. Malta is UTC+2 on 22 September 2026.
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What time zone is Malta in?
Malta uses Europe/Malta. It is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
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Does Malta use daylight saving time?
Malta uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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What is the UTC offset in Malta?
Malta is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. On 22 September 2026, Malta is UTC+2.
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What is the time difference between Malta and New York?
Malta is 6 hours ahead of New York in winter and 6 hours ahead for most of summer. The live comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Malta and London?
Malta is 1 hour ahead of London for most of the year. The table above shows the current difference in hours.
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What is the time difference between Malta and New Delhi?
Malta is 4 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi in winter and 3 hours 30 minutes behind in summer. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
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When is the next public holiday in Malta?
The holiday table counts down from today to the next public holiday. Malta has 14 public holiday dates listed for 2026.
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How many public holidays does Malta have in 2026?
Malta has 14 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The table shows each weekday and the days left from today.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Malta?
Today's sunrise and sunset for Malta are shown in the sun section above. In 2026, daylight ranges from 9h 43m to 14h 36m.