Time Zone
Malta is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT), and observes daylight savings from the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October.
Currency
The official currency of Malta is the euro (EUR). Exchanging currency is easily done at banks, currency exchange counters, or through automatic machines. Exchange offices are often located at tourist sites and are open from Monday to Saturday. Bank branches typically have ATMs that accept major international cards, while most hotels, restaurants and shops allow card payments.
Power Supply
The standard voltage in Malta is 230 or 240 volts, while the plug sockets are type G (the same as in the UK) with three rectangular pins. Adapters are sometimes provided by hoteliers for convenience.
Shopping and Services
Shops usually open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with some also operating on Sundays. Supermarkets and grocery stores are generally open Monday to Friday from 8am to 9pm, and on Sundays from 9am to noon.
Media
English newspapers like The Malta Business Weekly, The Times of Malta and The Malta Independent are published daily, while Maltese publications like It Torca (weekly), In Nazzion and L-Orizzont (daily) cater to local audiences. TV programmes are predominantly in Maltese, although British media is also widely consumed.
Postal Services
Post offices are open from 8am to 1pm and from 4pm to 6pm (Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings), although schedules can sometimes vary. Newsagents sell stamps, and red letterboxes are scattered across the country.
Phone
To call the UK from Malta, dial: 00 - 44 - Area Code - Landline Number, or 00 - 44 - 10-digit Mobile Number.
Internet and Mobile Coverage
Malta enjoys broad Internet coverage, with three main mobile operators - Epic (formerly Vodafone), GO and Melita, which offer prepaid or 'pay-as-you-go' services.
