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Prayer times in Marsaskala
Salah times in Marsaskala (Malta): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Marsaskala has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Marsaskala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Marsaskala prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Marsaskala change through the year
Prayer times in Marsaskala change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:56 AM and Maghrib at 8:21 PM, for a day of 14 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:36 AM and Maghrib to 4:51 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 44 min. That is a difference of 4 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:03 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 | 4:51 PM | 6:18 PM |
Marsaskala lies right next to Valletta (6 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Marsaskala comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Marsaskala and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Marsaskala is at 116.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,927 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Marsaskala
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Marsaskala is at about 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, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Marsaskala
Marsaskala is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Marsaskala, is at 35.8622° N, 14.5670° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Marsaskala
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.86220, 14.56701
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,927 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Marsaskala
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Marsaskala comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Marsaskala (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Marsaskala
Nearby cities to Marsaskala
- Marsaxlokk3 km · south-west
- Iż-Żejtun3 km · west
- Ix-Xgħajra3 km · north-west
- Ħaż-Żabbar3 km · north-west
- Il-Kalkara4 km · north-west
- Bormla4 km · north-west
Prayer times in Marsaskala: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Marsaskala?
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 Marsaskala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Marsaskala?
Fajr in Marsaskala depends on the season: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Marsaskala?
The Qibla in Marsaskala is 116.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,927 km away.
How long is the fast in Marsaskala 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.