Sliema — time and weather
Sliema is a city in Malta, in the Europe/Malta time zone. This page shows the current local time in Sliema and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Sliema
Local time in Sliema is based on the Europe/Malta time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 22,000 people
Country languagesMaltese and English are both official languages; Italian is widely spoken.
CurrencyEuro (€, EUR)
Malta is a tiny island nation in the heart of the Mediterranean with a rich history of the Knights Hospitaller, megalithic temples and British heritage.
More about the country: Malta →What to see in Sliema
Sights and historical places
- Tas-Sliema seafront — a long promenade facing the bastions of Valletta.
- Tigné Point — a modern peninsula with the 18th-century Tigné Tower and a shopping centre.
- Rocky bathing platforms at Il-Fond — classic Maltese swimming straight off the limestone shore.
- Stella Maris Church — the 19th-century parish church and landmark of Sliema.
Museums
- Tigné Tower — small historical exhibition on the Great Siege of Malta.
- Saint Julian Tower — an old watchtower from the Knights' era, now a private gallery.
- Second World War coastal posts along Sliema Creek that can be visited.
Where to spend time
- Watch the sunset from a promenade café with Valletta's skyline lit up across the bay.
- Take a harbour cruise from Sliema Marina to the Blue Lagoon on Comino.
- Shop at The Point shopping centre and the boutiques along Bisazza Street.
Local cuisine
Sliema is famous for its seafront fish restaurants — try the freshly caught lampuki or cuttlefish in its own ink.