Regional capital · In-Naxxar
Prayer times in Naxxar
Residents of and visitors to Naxxar can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Naxxar is a regional capital in Malta, in In-Naxxar, with about 14,890 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Naxxar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Naxxar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Naxxar change through the year
Prayer times in Naxxar change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 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 5:37 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day is just 9 h 43 min. That is a difference of 4 h 53 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 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 | 7:08 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Naxxar lies right next to Valletta (7 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Naxxar practically coincides with Valletta. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Naxxar
From Naxxar you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,940 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Naxxar 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.
Ramadan timetable for Naxxar
Ramadan in Naxxar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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, roughly 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).
About Naxxar
Naxxar lies at 35.9137° N, 14.4438° E, in In-Naxxar, in Malta. Close by you will find Hal Gharghur (1 km), L-Iklin (1 km), and Lija (1 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Naxxar
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- In-Naxxar, Malta
- Population
- 14,890
- Coordinates
- 35.91368, 14.44382
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,940 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Naxxar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Naxxar takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:54 PM for the majority, 6:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Naxxar, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Naxxar
- Hal Gharghur1 km · north-east
- L-Iklin1 km · south-east
- Lija1 km · south
- Balzan1 km · south-east
- Mosta2 km · west
- Birkirkara2 km · south-east
- Attard3 km · south
- San Gwann3 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Naxxar
What is the Qibla direction in Naxxar?
The Qibla in Naxxar is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,940 km away.
How long is the fast in Naxxar 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.
When is Maghrib in Naxxar?
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.
Do prayer times in Naxxar differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Naxxar is only 7 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Naxxar?
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.