Regional capital · L-Għarb
Prayer times in Gharb
This page shows today’s salah times in Gharb, L-Għarb, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Today’s prayer times in Gharb
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gharb
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gharb
It helps to know how prayer times in Gharb move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:52 PM and 8:23 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 43 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 is called about 1 minute later than in Valletta, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Gharb is 33 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gharb
Qibla direction for Gharb: 116.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,966 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gharb is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Gharb
Ramadan in Gharb: based on 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).
Gharb on the map
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 use these coordinates directly 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 standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gharb comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gharb and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gharb
What time is Fajr in Gharb?
Fajr in Gharb 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.
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.
Do prayer times in Gharb differ from Valletta?
Yes. Gharb is 33 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Gharb is called about 1 minute later than in Valletta.
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.
When is Maghrib in Gharb?
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.