Region · Malta
Prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra, a region of Malta, together with links to the 1 cities of Ix-Xgħajra that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Xghajra; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ix-Xgħajra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ix-Xgħajra and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 lies right next 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 use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Ix-Xgħajra
From 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). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ix-Xgħajra
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ix-Xgħajra is around 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:04 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Ix-Xgħajra is located
Ix-Xgħajra is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Xghajra, is at 35.8856° N, 14.5475° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ix-Xgħajra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ix-Xgħajra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference 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. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ix-Xgħajra (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Salah times across Ix-Xgħajra
Nearby cities to 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
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ix-Xgħajra
How long is the fast in Ix-Xgħajra 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.
Which calculation method is used for Ix-Xgħajra?
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.
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.
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.
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.