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Prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra
Prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra (Malta): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ix-Xgħajra has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Ix-Xgħajra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ix-Xgħajra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:56 AM on 21 June and 5:36 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 40 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:51 PM and 8:21 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 36 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 43 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:18 PM |
Ix-Xgħajra is very close to Valletta (3 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Ix-Xgħajra comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Ix-Xgħajra and distance to Makkah
In Ix-Xgħajra you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,930 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ix-Xgħajra 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 Ix-Xgħajra
Ramadan in Ix-Xgħajra: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, about 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).
Ix-Xgħajra on the map
Ix-Xgħajra is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Xghajra, lies at 35.8856° N, 14.5475° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Ix-Xgħajra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.88556, 14.54750
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,930 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ix-Xgħajra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ix-Xgħajra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:08 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 keep your prayers on time in Ix-Xgħajra and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Ix-Xgħajra
Prayer times near Ix-Xgħajra
- Il-Kalkara1 km · west
- Ħaż-Żabbar1 km · south-west
- Bormla2 km · west
- Il-Birgu3 km · west
- Senglea3 km · west
- Marsaskala3 km · south-east
Prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ix-Xgħajra 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.
When is Fajr in Ix-Xgħajra?
Fajr in Ix-Xgħajra depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ix-Xgħajra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Ix-Xgħajra is only 3 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Ix-Xgħajra?
The Qibla in Ix-Xgħajra is 116.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,930 km away.