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Prayer times in Il-Mellieħa
This page gives today’s prayer times in Il-Mellieħa, a region of Malta, together with links to the 1 cities of Il-Mellieħa that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mellieha; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Il-Mellieħa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Il-Mellieħa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Il-Mellieħa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Il-Mellieħa on four key 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 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 10:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Il-Mellieħa 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 | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Valletta, Dhuhr in Il-Mellieħa comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Il-Mellieħa is 15 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Il-Mellieħa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Il-Mellieħa is at 116.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,949 km away along the shortest path. To find 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 Il-Mellieħa
For those fasting in Il-Mellieħa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:21 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.
Il-Mellieħa on the map
Il-Mellieħa is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Mellieha, is at 35.9566° N, 14.3626° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Il-Mellieħa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.95663, 14.36259
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,949 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Il-Mellieħa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Il-Mellieħa comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Il-Mellieħa (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Il-Mellieħa
- Prayer times in Mellieha11,389
Nearby cities to Il-Mellieħa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Il-Mellieħa
Do prayer times in Il-Mellieħa differ from Valletta?
Yes. Il-Mellieħa is 15 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Il-Mellieħa is called about 1 minute later than in Valletta.
What is the Qibla direction in Il-Mellieħa?
The Qibla in Il-Mellieħa is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,949 km away.
When is Maghrib in Il-Mellieħa?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Il-Mellieħa?
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 Fajr in Il-Mellieħa?
Fajr in Il-Mellieħa changes with the seasons: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.