What time zone is Lija in?

Lija currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Malta.

When is the next clock change in Lija?

Clocks in Lija move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Current Time in Lija, Malta

10:44:44 PM

22:44:44

Friday, September 11, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Malta

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Time zone details

Lija is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lija

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon12:58 PMSunset7:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Malta
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Languages: Maltese, English
Dialing code: +356
Population: 3,202
Elevation: Approximately 69 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 54' N / 14° 26' E

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Clock changes in Lija

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Solar noon: 12:58 PM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 34 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:15 AM – 7:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:45 AM – 8:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:14 AM – 8:42 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:41 AM (east, 83.8°)
Sunset: 7:15 PM (west, 276.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 34 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:58 PM (58.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 7:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 8:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 8:42 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:52 AM (east, 86.8°)
Moonset: 7:19 PM (west, 269.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:41 AM	7:15 PM	12 hr 34 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:42 AM	7:14 PM	12 hr 32 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:43 AM	7:12 PM	12 hr 29 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:43 AM	7:11 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:44 AM	7:09 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:45 AM	7:08 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:46 AM	7:06 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malta

Mon, Sep 21, 2026Independence Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Sun, Dec 13, 2026Republic Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lija in?: Lija currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Malta.
When is the next clock change in Lija?: Clocks in Lija move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Is Lija currently on daylight saving time?: Lija is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Lija right now?: Lija is currently UTC+02:00