What Time Is It in Malta Now?

Check Malta’s current local time, time zone and next clock change

The current local time in Malta is displayed below. Malta observes Central European Time during winter and Central European Summer Time in summer. Malta, Gozo, and Comino all follow the same time zone.

Last reviewed: August 2026

Current Local Time in Malta

What is the current local time in Valletta, Malta? The clock underneath is showing the current time in Malta.

Malta Time at a Glance

• One time zone: Malta, Gozo and Comino all follow the same time.
• Winter time: Central European Time (CET) - UTC+1.
• Summer time: Central European Summer Time (CEST) - UTC+2.
• Next clock change: Sunday 25th October 2026, when clocks go back one hour from 03:00 to 02:00
• Malta, Gozo and Comino: All three islands use the same time zone
• Rome and Italy: The same time as Malta
• London and the UK: One hour behind Malta

What You Need To Know About Time In Malta

• Current Time in Malta
• Time Difference Between Malta and Other Countries
• Malta Time Zone
• GMT, UTC, CET and CEST
• Summer and Winter Time in Malta
• Daylight Hours in Malta by Month

Time in Malta on the St. John's Co-Cathedral

Time Difference Between Malta and Other Countries

Use the live clocks below to compare the current time in Malta with London, Rome and New York.

Malta is one hour ahead of London and uses the same local time as Rome. New York is usually six hours behind Malta, although the difference is briefly five hours when the United States and Europe change their clocks on different dates.

Malta Time Compared With Other Countries

What Time Zone Is Malta In?

Malta uses Central European Time during winter and Central European Summer Time during summer.

• Winter time: Central European Time (CET) — UTC+1
• Summer time: Central European Summer Time (CEST) — UTC+2

Does Malta have one time zone?

• Yes. Malta, Gozo and Comino all follow the same time zone, so there is no time difference between the Maltese islands.

What Do GMT, UTC, CET and CEST Mean?

UTC is the international standard for timekeeping that is used to calculate time zones across the globe. GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time, originally referred to the average solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Today, it is commonly associated with the UTC+0 time zone.

For daily timekeeping purposes, GMT and UTC display the same clock time, although UTC is considered the modern international time standard.

• GMT: Greenwich Mean Time — UTC+0
• UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
• CET: Central European Time — UTC+1
• CEST: Central European Summer Time — UTC+2

Malta uses CET during winter and CEST during summer.

Summer and Winter Time in Malta

Malta changes its clocks twice each year. During summer, Malta uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. During winter, it uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1.

Malta Time Zone at a Glance

Does Malta Use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Malta observes Daylight Saving Time, commonly shortened to DST.

Under current EU rules, Malta and other EU countries move their clocks forward and back on the same dates each year.

The clocks move forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn:

• Spring forward: The clocks move forward by one hour.
• Fall back: The clocks move back by one hour.

When Do the Clocks Change in Malta?

Summer time begins on the last Sunday of March. At 02:00, the clocks move forward to 03:00.

Winter time begins on the last Sunday of October. At 03:00, the clocks move back to 02:00.

Malta Clock Change Dates

2026

• Summer time began on Sunday, 29 March 2026.
• Winter time begins on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

2027

• Summer time begins on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
• Winter time begins on Sunday, 31 October 2027.

Daylight Hours in Malta by Month

Malta has around 9 hours and 45 minutes of daylight during the shortest winter days and approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes during the longest summer days.

The table below shows the approximate range of daylight hours during each month. Exact sunrise and sunset times vary slightly according to the date and year.

The longest days occur around 21st June, while the shortest days occur around 21st December.

The table below shows the approximate range of daylight hours during each month. Exact day length varies slightly by date and year.

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We are Albert and Benjamin Magro, two Malta locals who enjoy exploring the island and sharing practical advice with visitors. Our guides combine local knowledge with first-hand visits to Malta’s towns, beaches, attractions and accommodation areas. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook for more Malta tips, photos and videos.