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Prayer times in Mtarfa
Prayer times in Mtarfa (Malta): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Mtarfa has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Mtarfa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mtarfa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mtarfa change through the year
Prayer times in Mtarfa change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 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 5:37 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day is just 9 h 43 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 | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Mtarfa lies right next to Valletta (11 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Mtarfa practically coincides with Valletta. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Mtarfa and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Mtarfa: 116.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,943 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mtarfa is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Mtarfa
For those fasting in Mtarfa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malta.
Where Mtarfa is located
Mtarfa is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Imtarfa, is at 35.8924° N, 14.3982° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Mtarfa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 35.89243, 14.39819
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,943 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mtarfa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mtarfa comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mtarfa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mtarfa
When is Maghrib in Mtarfa?
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.
How long is the fast in Mtarfa 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.
Which calculation method is used for Mtarfa?
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 time is Fajr in Mtarfa?
Fajr in Mtarfa depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mtarfa?
The Qibla in Mtarfa is 116.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,943 km away.