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Prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq, a region of Malta, together with links to the 1 cities of Ħal Għaxaq that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ghaxaq; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Ħal Għaxaq today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ħal Għaxaq
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ħal Għaxaq and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:18 PM |
Ħal Għaxaq is very close to Valletta (6 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Ħal Għaxaq comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Ħal Għaxaq
In Ħal Għaxaq you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,931 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ħal Għaxaq and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ħal Għaxaq
Ramadan in Ħal Għaxaq: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, about 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ħal Għaxaq on the map
Ħal Għaxaq is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Ghaxaq, is at 35.8493° N, 14.5170° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Ħal Għaxaq
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.84931, 14.51695
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,931 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ħal Għaxaq
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ħal Għaxaq takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:08 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ħal Għaxaq and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Ħal Għaxaq
Nearby cities to Ħal Għaxaq
- Il-Gudja1 km · west
- Iż-Żejtun2 km · north-east
- Ta’ Xbiex2 km · north
- Marsaxlokk2 km · east
- Luqa3 km · north-west
- Birżebbuġa3 km · south
Prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Ħal Għaxaq?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What time is Fajr in Ħal Għaxaq?
Fajr in Ħal Għaxaq depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ħal Għaxaq differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Ħal Għaxaq is only 6 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Ħal Għaxaq?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ħal Għaxaq during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.