Geographic position of Valletta
Valletta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.8997° N, 14.5148° 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 6,022 km (3,742 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 1,309 km (813 mi) east
Valletta 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 Valletta
With a population of 6,794, Valletta ranks as the 7th most populous city in Malta, out of 7 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Valletta
Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) is a major international airport serving Valletta directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Valletta
Valletta 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 Valletta
Business hours in Valletta (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 Valletta
Compare time in Valletta with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Valletta in?
Valletta 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 Valletta at UTC+2.
What time is it in Valletta right now?
The current local time in Valletta is 19:18:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Valletta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Valletta 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 Valletta?
Valletta is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Valletta?
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the airport serving Valletta. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
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