Time in Valletta, Malta now
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CEST
Central European Time
UTC+2
No DST
Valletta
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29 Jul 2026
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Malta: common questions
What is the current time in Valletta, Malta?
Valletta operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 during summer. To find the current time in Valletta, add 1 hour to UTC during winter months and 2 hours during summer months.
Does Valletta, Malta observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Valletta and the rest of Malta observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) on the last Sunday in March and go back 1 hour to Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) on the last Sunday in October.
What is the time difference between Valletta and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Valletta is 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and the same time when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Valletta is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Valletta is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Valletta is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Valletta is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Malta?
Malta's major cities include Birkirkara, Mosta, Qormi, and Sliema. Valletta is the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Valletta, Malta known for?
Valletta is Malta's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved Baroque architecture, St. John's Co-Cathedral (home to Caravaggio's 'The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist'), the Grandmaster's Palace, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and as a major cultural and historic center. The city was built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century.