Regional capital · L-Għarb
Prayer times in Gharb
Looking for the prayer times in Gharb? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Gharb, L-Għarb. Every figure is computed for 36.0597° N, 14.2092° E, so the times reflect Gharb itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Gharb
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gharb prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gharb change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gharb on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:57 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 stays between 12:01 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gharb 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 | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:52 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 |
Compared with Valletta, Dhuhr in Gharb comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Gharb is 33 km 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.
Finding the Qibla from Gharb
In Gharb you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,966 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gharb 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 Gharb during Ramadan
Ramadan in Gharb: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Gharb is located
Gharb is located at 36.0597° N, 14.2092° E, in L-Għarb, in Malta. Close by you will find Saint Lawrence (less than 1 km), Kercem (3 km), and Zebbug (3 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gharb
- Local name
- Għarb
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- L-Għarb, Malta
- Population
- 1,298
- Coordinates
- 36.05966, 14.20917
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,966 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gharb
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gharb comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Gharb
Prayer times in Gharb: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Gharb 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Gharb?
The Qibla in Gharb is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,966 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gharb?
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 Gharb?
Fajr in Gharb changes with the seasons: 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 Gharb differ from Valletta?
Yes. Gharb is 33 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Gharb comes roughly 1 minute later than in Valletta.