Malta facts
| Capital | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 316 km² · 122 sq mi · 78,085 acres |
| Languages | English, Maltese |
| Demonym | Maltese |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Malta · UTC+2 · 5:32 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +356 |
| Internet domain | .mt |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 35.8997, 14.5148 |
Time difference
Valletta is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Malta is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Malta is about 0.13% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Valletta to Washington, D.C.: about 7,722 km (4,798 mi) as the crow flies.
- Valletta to London: about 2,088 km (1,298 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
How big is Malta?
Malta covers about 316 km² (122 sq mi), ranking 187 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.13% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Malta in?
Valletta uses UTC+2 (Europe/Malta) today. When it is noon in Valletta, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Malta use?
Malta uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Malta?
The international calling code is +356. From the United States dial 011 356 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 356.
What language is spoken in Malta?
Official or national languages: English, Maltese.