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Prayer times in San Gwann
This page shows today’s prayer times in San Gwann, Saint John, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malta.
Salah times in San Gwann today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for San Gwann
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in San Gwann
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in San Gwann on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with 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 San Gwann 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 | 6:14 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 |
San Gwann lies right next to Valletta (4 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in San Gwann comes at almost exactly the same time as Valletta. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in San Gwann and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in San Gwann is at 116.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,937 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.4°.
Ramadan timetable for San Gwann
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in San Gwann 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 San Gwann is located
San Gwann lies at 35.9056° N, 14.4761° E, in Saint John, in Malta. Nearby places include Gzira (1 km), Msida (2 km), and Birkirkara (2 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- San Gwann
- Local name
- San Ġwann
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Saint John, Malta
- Population
- 14,720
- Coordinates
- 35.90556, 14.47611
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,937 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in San Gwann
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in San Gwann takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:53 PM for the majority, 6:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of San Gwann (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to San Gwann
- Gzira1 km · east
- Msida2 km · south
- Birkirkara2 km · south-west
- Saint Venera2 km · south
- Swieqi2 km · north
- Ta' Xbiex2 km · south-east
- St. Julian's2 km · north-east
- L-Iklin2 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Gwann
Do prayer times in San Gwann differ from Valletta?
Hardly: San Gwann is only 4 km from Valletta, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in San Gwann 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.
Which calculation method is used for San Gwann?
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 San Gwann?
The Qibla in San Gwann is 116.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,937 km away.
What time is Fajr in San Gwann?
Fajr in San Gwann 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.