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Prayer times in Xewkija
This page shows today’s prayer times in Xewkija, Ix-Xewkija, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Malta.
Adhan times in Xewkija today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Xewkija
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Xewkija by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Xewkija on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, against 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 Xewkija 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 | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 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 |
Compared with Valletta, Dhuhr in Xewkija is called roughly 1 minute later than in Valletta, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Xewkija is 28 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Xewkija
The Qibla in Xewkija is at 116.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,961 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 116.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Xewkija
Fasting in Xewkija, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 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 Xewkija
The coordinates of Xewkija are 36.0341° N and 14.2559° E. The closest places on our site are Sannat (2 km), Victoria (2 km), and Fontana (2 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Ix-Xewkija.
- Name
- Xewkija
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ix-Xewkija, Malta
- Population
- 3,303
- Coordinates
- 36.03413, 14.25591
- 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 Xewkija
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xewkija takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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.
If you are travelling to Xewkija, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Xewkija
Prayer times in Xewkija: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Xewkija?
Fajr in Xewkija depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Xewkija differ from Valletta?
Yes. Xewkija is 28 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Xewkija comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta.
When is Maghrib in Xewkija?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Xewkija?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Xewkija?
The Qibla in Xewkija is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,961 km away.