Valletta — time and weather
Valletta is a city in Malta, in the Europe/Malta time zone. This page shows the current local time in Valletta and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Valletta
Local time in Valletta 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
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 Valletta
Sights and historical places
- St John's Co-Cathedral — the Baroque cathedral of the Knights, home to two paintings by Caravaggio.
- Grandmaster's Palace — the residence of the Order's grandmasters, now housing the President and parliament.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — a terrace with panoramic views of the Grand Harbour and the saluting battery.
- Fort Saint Elmo and the National War Museum — the star-shaped citadel at the tip of the peninsula.
Museums
- National Museum of Archaeology — Phoenician and Neolithic finds from the megalithic temples.
- Caravaggio Museum at St John's — oratory home to The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
- MUŻA — the national museum of fine arts of Malta, housed in the Auberge d'Italie.
Where to spend time
- Stroll down Republic Street from City Gate to Fort Saint Elmo.
- Cross the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities on a traditional dgħajsa boat.
- Enjoy an aperitivo at sunset on the terraces of the Lower Barrakka Gardens.
Local cuisine
In Valletta seek out ftira — a Maltese sourdough sandwich with tuna, olives and capers, sold in shops along Merchants Street.