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Prayer times in Luqa
Residents of and visitors to Luqa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Luqa is a regional capital in Malta, with about 6,162 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Luqa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Luqa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Luqa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Luqa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Luqa 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 | 3:57 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 | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:18 PM |
Luqa is very close to Valletta (5 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Luqa 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 Luqa
The Qibla in Luqa is at 116.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,934 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.3°.
Fasting hours in Luqa during Ramadan
Ramadan in Luqa: based on 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, 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Luqa on the map
Luqa lies at 35.8599° N, 14.4890° E, in Malta. Close by you will find Paola (2 km), Gudja (2 km), and Kirkop (2 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Luqa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Luqa, Malta
- Population
- 6,162
- Coordinates
- 35.85985, 14.48895
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,934 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Luqa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Luqa comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Luqa, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Luqa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Luqa
How long is the fast in Luqa 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.
Do prayer times in Luqa differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Luqa is only 5 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Luqa?
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 Luqa?
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.
When is Fajr in Luqa?
Fajr in Luqa changes with the seasons: 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.