Geographic position of Sliema
Sliema is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.9125° N, 14.5018° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,998 km (2,484 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,021 km (3,741 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,017 km (8,710 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,307 km (812 mi) east
Sliema 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 Sliema
With a population of 22,591, Sliema ranks as the 4th most populous city in Malta, out of 7 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sliema
Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) is a major international airport serving Sliema directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Sliema
Sliema 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 Sliema
Business hours in Sliema (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 Sliema
Compare time in Sliema with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sliema in?
Sliema 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 Sliema at UTC+2.
What time is it in Sliema right now?
The current local time in Sliema is 19:18:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sliema observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sliema 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 Sliema?
Sliema is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sliema?
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the airport serving Sliema. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
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