Current Time in Malta
Malta uses Central European Time. Current offset: UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer). Daylight saving time applies.
About the Timezone in Malta
Malta, with its capital in Valletta, is located in the Southern Europe region. The country observes Central European Time (CET/CEST), with an offset of UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer). Daylight saving time is observed, shifting clocks forward by one hour during the summer months. Major cities include Birkirkara, Mosta, Qormi, Valletta, Sliema. Malta shares CET/CEST with Italy. Same time. Malta is on the same time as Tunisia in winter; 1 hour ahead in summer. Malta is 1 hour behind Greece year-round.
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Malta Timezone Details
- Country
- Malta
- Capital
- Valletta
- Timezone
- Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- IANA Name
- Europe/Malta
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer)
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Major Cities
- Birkirkara, Mosta, Qormi, Valletta, Sliema
Time Differences
- vs Italy (CET) (UTC+1/+2)
- Malta shares CET/CEST with Italy. Same time.
- vs Tunisia (WAT) (UTC+1)
- Malta is on the same time as Tunisia in winter; 1 hour ahead in summer.
- vs Greece (EET) (UTC+2/+3)
- Malta is 1 hour behind Greece year-round.
Frequently asked questions
Does Malta have daylight saving time?
Yes. Malta observes DST (CEST, UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
What timezone is Valletta in?
Valletta uses Central European Time (CET/CEST). Same timezone as Italy, France, and Germany.
What is the time difference between Malta and the US?
Malta is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 9 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).