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Prayer times in Il-Marsa
This page gives today’s prayer times in Il-Marsa, a region of Malta, together with links to the 1 cities of Il-Marsa that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Marsa; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Il-Marsa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Il-Marsa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Il-Marsa change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Il-Marsa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, against only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Il-Marsa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 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 |
Il-Marsa lies right next to Valletta (3 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Il-Marsa comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Il-Marsa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Il-Marsa is at 116.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,934 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°.
Fasting hours in Il-Marsa during Ramadan
Ramadan in Il-Marsa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, 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).
Il-Marsa on the map
Il-Marsa is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Marsa, is at 35.8793° N, 14.4946° 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
- Il-Marsa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.87925, 14.49462
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,934 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Il-Marsa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Il-Marsa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:09 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Il-Marsa and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Il-Marsa
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Il-Marsa
What is the Qibla direction in Il-Marsa?
The Qibla in Il-Marsa is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,934 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Il-Marsa?
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 Il-Marsa 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.
Do prayer times in Il-Marsa differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Il-Marsa is only 3 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Il-Marsa?
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.