San Pawl il-Bahar is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
San Pawl il-Bahar and your time
San Pawl il-Bahar at a glance
| Country | Malta |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint Paul’s Bay |
| Time zone | Europe/Malta |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 35.95° N, 14.42° E |
Time zone in San Pawl il-Bahar
The Europe/Malta rules put San Pawl il-Bahar on standard time (UTC+1 (CET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
San Pawl il-Bahar is on the same time as the rest of Malta, including the capital, Valletta.
Clock changes in San Pawl il-Bahar, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
San Pawl il-Bahar time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in San Pawl il-Bahar, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because San Pawl il-Bahar and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in San Pawl il-Bahar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in San Pawl il-Bahar is at 5:45 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:23 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in San Pawl il-Bahar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in San Pawl il-Bahar
San Pawl il-Bahar lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to San Pawl il-Bahar
All the places listed below keep the same time as San Pawl il-Bahar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valletta | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Syracuse (Italy) | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Catania (Italy) | 181 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palermo (Italy) | 258 km (161 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reggio Calabria (Italy) | 264 km (164 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Messina (Italy) | 269 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as San Pawl il-Bahar today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Pawl il-Bahar in?
San Pawl il-Bahar uses the Europe/Malta time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in San Pawl il-Bahar?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between San Pawl il-Bahar and New York?
San Pawl il-Bahar is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because San Pawl il-Bahar and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is San Pawl il-Bahar on the same time as Valletta?
Yes. San Pawl il-Bahar and Valletta both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in San Pawl il-Bahar?
About 14 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.