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Prayer times in Xaghra
Muslims living in Xaghra can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Xaghra is a regional capital in Malta, in Ix-Xagħra, with about 3,680 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Xaghra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Xaghra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Xaghra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Xaghra on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 10:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xaghra and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Xaghra is located 28 km north-west of Valletta, so Dhuhr in Xaghra comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Xaghra.
Finding the Qibla from Xaghra
Qibla direction for Xaghra: 116.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,961 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Xaghra remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Xaghra
For those fasting in Xaghra, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:05 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 Xaghra
The coordinates of Xaghra are 36.0500° N and 14.2642° E. The closest places on our site are Xewkija (2 km), Victoria (2 km), and Fontana (3 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Ix-Xagħra.
- Name
- Xaghra
- Local name
- Xagħra
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ix-Xagħra, Malta
- Population
- 3,680
- Coordinates
- 36.05003, 14.26421
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,961 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Xaghra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xaghra 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: 4:55 PM for the majority, 6:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Xaghra in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Xaghra
Prayer times in Xaghra: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Xaghra differ from Valletta?
Yes. Xaghra is 28 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Xaghra is called about 1 minute later than in Valletta.
How long is the fast in Xaghra during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Xaghra?
Fajr in Xaghra changes with the seasons: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Xaghra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Xaghra?
The Qibla in Xaghra is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,961 km away.