Regional capital · L-Imsida
Prayer times in Msida
This page shows today’s prayer times in Msida, L-Imsida, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Namaz times in Msida today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Msida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Msida by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Msida 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, against 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 Msida and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 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 | 8:22 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:50 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 | 6:18 PM |
Msida is very close to Valletta (3 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Msida comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Msida
Qibla from Msida: 116.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,936 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Msida is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Msida
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Msida 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 is around 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.
Msida on the map
The coordinates of Msida are 35.8925° N and 14.4828° E. The closest places on our site are Hamrun (less than 1 km), Saint Venera (less than 1 km), and Pietà (less than 1 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across L-Imsida.
- Name
- Msida
- Local name
- Imsida
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- L-Imsida, Malta
- Population
- 13,713
- Coordinates
- 35.89250, 14.48278
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,936 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Msida
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Msida comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Msida
- Hamrunless than 1 km · south
- Saint Veneraless than 1 km · west
- Pietàless than 1 km · east
- Ta' Xbiex1 km · north-east
- Gzira2 km · north
- San Gwann2 km · north
- Marsa2 km · south-east
- Birkirkara2 km · west
Prayer times in Msida: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Msida?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Msida?
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 is the Qibla direction in Msida?
The Qibla in Msida is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,936 km away.
What time is Fajr in Msida?
Fajr in Msida changes with the seasons: 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.
How long is the fast in Msida 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.