Regional capital · L-Imqabba
Prayer times in Mqabba
Residents of and visitors to Mqabba can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mqabba is a regional capital in Malta, in L-Imqabba, with about 3,339 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Mqabba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mqabba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mqabba change through the year
Prayer times in Mqabba change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:57 AM and Maghrib at 8:22 PM, giving a day of 14 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:36 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 44 min. The difference 4 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Mqabba is very close to Valletta (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Mqabba comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Mqabba
The Qibla in Mqabba is at 116.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,935 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mqabba
Ramadan in Mqabba: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mqabba
The coordinates of Mqabba are 35.8476° N and 14.4682° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kirkop (2 km), Qrendi (2 km), and Zurrieq (2 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around L-Imqabba.
- Name
- Mqabba
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- L-Imqabba, Malta
- Population
- 3,339
- Coordinates
- 35.84763, 14.46824
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,935 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mqabba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mqabba is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:09 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mqabba (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Mqabba
Prayer times in Mqabba: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Mqabba?
Fajr in Mqabba depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mqabba?
The Qibla in Mqabba is 116.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,935 km away.
How long is the fast in Mqabba 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 Mqabba?
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 Mqabba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.