Regional capital · Ħal Għaxaq
Prayer times in Ghaxaq
Looking for the adhan times in Ghaxaq? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ghaxaq, Ħal Għaxaq. Every figure is computed for 35.8493° N, 14.5170° E, which means the times match Ghaxaq itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Ghaxaq today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ghaxaq prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ghaxaq by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Ghaxaq move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 5:36 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 40 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:52 PM and 8:21 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 36 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 44 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 |
Ghaxaq is very close to Valletta (6 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Ghaxaq practically coincides with Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Ghaxaq
The Qibla in Ghaxaq is at 116.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,931 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 116.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Ghaxaq
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ghaxaq is around 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:04 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Ghaxaq on the map
Ghaxaq lies at 35.8493° N, 14.5170° E, in Ħal Għaxaq, in Malta. Nearby places include Gudja (1 km), Zejtun (2 km), and Tarxien (2 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ghaxaq
- Local name
- Għaxaq
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ħal Għaxaq, Malta
- Population
- 4,860
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ghaxaq
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ghaxaq comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Ghaxaq, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Ghaxaq
- Gudja1 km · west
- Zejtun2 km · north-east
- Tarxien2 km · north
- Marsaxlokk2 km · east
- Luqa3 km · north-west
- Birżebbuġa3 km · south
- Kirkop3 km · west
- Paola3 km · north-west
Prayer times in Ghaxaq: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Ghaxaq?
Fajr in Ghaxaq changes with the seasons: 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.
How long is the fast in Ghaxaq 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.
Which calculation method is used for Ghaxaq?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ghaxaq?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ghaxaq?
The Qibla in Ghaxaq is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,931 km away.