Regional capital · Iż-Żebbuġ
Prayer times in Zebbug
This page shows today’s salah times in Zebbug, Iż-Żebbuġ, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Adhan times in Zebbug today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zebbug
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zebbug
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zebbug 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 42 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 Zebbug 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 | 3:56 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 | 12:56 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 |
Zebbug lies 31 km north-west of Valletta, so Dhuhr in Zebbug comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zebbug.
Qibla direction in Zebbug
From Zebbug you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,964 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zebbug 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.
Fasting hours in Zebbug during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zebbug: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 PM, roughly 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).
Zebbug on the map
The coordinates of Zebbug are 36.0719° N and 14.2371° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gharb (3 km), Victoria (3 km), and Xaghra (3 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Iż-Żebbuġ.
- Name
- Zebbug
- Local name
- Żebbuġ
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Iż-Żebbuġ, Malta
- Population
- 1,770
- Coordinates
- 36.07187, 14.23705
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,964 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zebbug
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zebbug takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:11 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.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Zebbug (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Zebbug
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zebbug
What is the Qibla direction in Zebbug?
The Qibla in Zebbug is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,964 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zebbug?
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 time is Fajr in Zebbug?
Fajr in Zebbug depends on the season: 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.
Do prayer times in Zebbug differ from Valletta?
Yes. Zebbug is 31 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Zebbug comes roughly 1 minute later than in Valletta.
When is Maghrib in Zebbug?
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.