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Prayer times in Ta’ Kerċem
Salah times in Ta’ Kerċem (Malta): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ta’ Kerċem has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Ta’ Kerċem today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ta’ Kerċem
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ta’ Kerċem by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Ta’ Kerċem move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:52 PM and 8:23 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 43 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Ta’ Kerċem lies 30 km north-west of Valletta, so Dhuhr in Ta’ Kerċem comes about 1 minute later than in Valletta. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ta’ Kerċem.
Qibla in Ta’ Kerċem and distance to Makkah
In Ta’ Kerċem you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,964 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ta’ Kerċem 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 Ta’ Kerċem during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ta’ Kerċem, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:05 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malta.
About Ta’ Kerċem
Ta’ Kerċem is one of the regions of Malta. Its main city, Kercem, lies at 36.0416° N, 14.2269° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Ta’ Kerċem
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malta
- Coordinates
- 36.04162, 14.22694
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,964 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ta’ Kerċem
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ta’ Kerċem comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Ta’ Kerċem (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Ta’ Kerċem
Nearby cities to Ta’ Kerċem
- Il-Fontanaless than 1 km · south-east
- Victoria1 km · east
- Il-Munxar1 km · south-east
- Sannat2 km · south-east
- L-Għarb3 km · north-west
- Saint Lawrence3 km · north-west
Prayer times in Ta’ Kerċem: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ta’ Kerċem 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.
What time is Fajr in Ta’ Kerċem?
Fajr in Ta’ Kerċem changes with the seasons: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ta’ Kerċem differ from Valletta?
Yes. Ta’ Kerċem is 30 km from Valletta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ta’ Kerċem is called about 1 minute later than in Valletta.
Which calculation method is used for Ta’ Kerċem?
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 Ta’ Kerċem?
The Qibla in Ta’ Kerċem is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,964 km away.