Geographic position of Birkirkara
Birkirkara is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.8971° N, 14.4612° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,996 km (2,483 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,023 km (3,743 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,015 km (8,709 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,304 km (810 mi) east
Birkirkara lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Birkirkara
With a population of 24,356, Birkirkara ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Malta, out of 7 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Birkirkara
Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) is a major international airport serving Birkirkara directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Birkirkara
Birkirkara uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Malta. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Birkirkara
Business hours in Birkirkara (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Birkirkara
Compare time in Birkirkara with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Birkirkara in?
Birkirkara follows the Europe/Malta time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Birkirkara at UTC+2.
What time is it in Birkirkara right now?
The current local time in Birkirkara is 19:18:55 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Birkirkara observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Birkirkara is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Birkirkara?
Birkirkara is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Birkirkara?
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the airport serving Birkirkara. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:55.
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