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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Valletta
About Malta
Malta is an island country located in the middle of the Mediterranian Sea, south of Sicily in Europe. The country’s capital city is Valletta, its official languages are Maltese and English and the population is about 400,000. The currency used in Malta is the Euro (EUR).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Malta in?
Malta uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Malta have?
Malta has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Malta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Malta changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Valletta right now?
Valletta, the capital of Malta, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Malta and London?
Malta is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Malta and New York?
Malta is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Malta?
Office hours in Malta (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Malta?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….
What is the dialling code for Malta?
The international dialling code for Malta is +356.