Regional capital · Il-Mosta
Prayer times in Mosta
Muslims living in Mosta can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mosta is a regional capital in Malta, in Il-Mosta, with about 23,482 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Mosta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mosta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mosta change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mosta 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 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mosta and may differ by a minute 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 | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 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 |
Mosta is very close to Valletta (8 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Mosta comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Mosta
The Qibla in Mosta is at 116.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,941 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.3°.
Fasting hours in Mosta during Ramadan
For those fasting in Mosta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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) iftar moves to 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malta.
About Mosta
The coordinates of Mosta are 35.9094° N and 14.4257° E. The closest places on our site are Naxxar (2 km), Lija (2 km), and Balzan (3 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Il-Mosta.
- Name
- Mosta
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Il-Mosta, Malta
- Population
- 23,482
- Coordinates
- 35.90942, 14.42566
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,941 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mosta
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mosta comes roughly 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.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mosta and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mosta: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Mosta?
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 Mosta 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 Mosta differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Mosta is only 8 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Mosta?
Fajr in Mosta 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.
Which calculation method is used for Mosta?
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.