Regional capital · Mtarfa
Prayer times in Imtarfa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Imtarfa, Mtarfa, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Adhan times in Imtarfa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Imtarfa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Imtarfa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Imtarfa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Imtarfa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Imtarfa is very close to Valletta (11 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Imtarfa practically coincides with Valletta. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Imtarfa
From Imtarfa you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,943 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Imtarfa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Imtarfa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Imtarfa is around 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, for a fast of 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:04 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Imtarfa is located
Imtarfa lies at 35.8924° N, 14.3982° E, in Mtarfa, in Malta. Nearby places include Mdina (less than 1 km), Mosta (3 km), and Dingli (4 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
- Imtarfa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mtarfa, Malta
- Population
- 2,615
- 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 Imtarfa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Imtarfa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:54 PM for the majority, 6:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Imtarfa, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Imtarfa
Prayer times in Imtarfa: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Imtarfa?
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 Imtarfa?
The Qibla in Imtarfa is 116.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,943 km away.
How long is the fast in Imtarfa 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.
When is Maghrib in Imtarfa?
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.
Do prayer times in Imtarfa differ from Valletta?
Hardly: Imtarfa is only 11 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.