Regional capital · Il-Kalkara
Prayer times in Kalkara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kalkara, Il-Kalkara, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Today’s prayer times in Kalkara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kalkara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kalkara
Prayer times in Kalkara change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:56 AM and Maghrib at 8:22 PM, giving a day of 14 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:36 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day is just 9 h 43 min. The difference 4 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| 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 | 3:56 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:22 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 |
Kalkara is very close to Valletta (2 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kalkara comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Kalkara
In Kalkara you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,932 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kalkara and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kalkara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kalkara: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kalkara on the map
The coordinates of Kalkara are 35.8892° N and 14.5328° E. The closest places on our site are Cospicua (less than 1 km), Xghajra (1 km), and Birgu (1 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Il-Kalkara.
- Name
- Kalkara
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Il-Kalkara, Malta
- Population
- 3,059
- Coordinates
- 35.88917, 14.53278
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,932 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kalkara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kalkara is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:08 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kalkara in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Kalkara
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kalkara
What is the Qibla direction in Kalkara?
The Qibla in Kalkara is 116.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,932 km away.
When is Fajr in Kalkara?
Fajr in Kalkara depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kalkara?
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.
How long is the fast in Kalkara during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kalkara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.