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Prayer times in Ix-Xagħra
Prayer times in Ix-Xagħra (Malta): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ix-Xagħra has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Ix-Xagħra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ix-Xagħra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ix-Xagħra change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ix-Xagħra on four key 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 Ix-Xagħra and may differ by a minute 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 |
Ix-Xagħra lies 28 km north-west of Valletta, so Dhuhr in Ix-Xagħra comes roughly 1 minute later than in Valletta. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ix-Xagħra.
Qibla direction in Ix-Xagħra
The Qibla in Ix-Xagħra is at 116.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,961 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 points to 116.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ix-Xagħra
Fasting in Ix-Xagħra, 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) Maghrib is at 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.
Ix-Xagħra on the map
Ix-Xagħra is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Xaghra, lies at 36.0500° N, 14.2642° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Ix-Xagħra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- 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 Ix-Xagħra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ix-Xagħra is held 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: 4:55 PM for the majority, 6:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ix-Xagħra and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Ix-Xagħra
Nearby cities to Ix-Xagħra
- Ix-Xewkija2 km · south-west
- Victoria2 km · west
- Il-Fontana3 km · south-west
- In-Nadur3 km · south-east
- Ghajnsielem3 km · south-east
- Sannat3 km · south-west
Prayer times in Ix-Xagħra: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Ix-Xagħra?
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.
When is Fajr in Ix-Xagħra?
Fajr in Ix-Xagħra 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.
Which calculation method is used for Ix-Xagħra?
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.
How long is the fast in Ix-Xagħra 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 Ix-Xagħra?
The Qibla in Ix-Xagħra is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,961 km away.