Regional capital · Il-Marsa
Prayer times in Marsa
Looking for the adhan times in Marsa? Below 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 Marsa, Il-Marsa. Every figure is computed for 35.8793° N, 14.4946° E, so the times reflect Marsa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Marsa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Marsa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Marsa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Marsa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 Marsa 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 | 12:10 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 |
Marsa is very close to Valletta (3 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Marsa practically coincides with Valletta. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Marsa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Marsa is at 116.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,934 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 116.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Marsa
For those fasting in Marsa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malta.
Marsa on the map
Marsa lies at 35.8793° N, 14.4946° E, in Il-Marsa, in Malta. Nearby places include Paola (less than 1 km), Hamrun (1 km), and Pietà (2 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Marsa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Il-Marsa, Malta
- Population
- 5,454
- 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 Marsa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Marsa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Marsa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Marsa
When is Fajr in Marsa?
Fajr in Marsa changes with the seasons: 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 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.
When is Maghrib in 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.
How long is the fast in 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Marsa?
The Qibla in Marsa is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,934 km away.