Qibla direction in Newcastle, Australia
From Newcastle, the Qibla is 277.7° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,275 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Newcastle
Hold a compass or use your phone’s compass app and face the bearing shown above. The bearing is true north, not magnetic north.
Prayer times in Newcastle today
Muslim World League method, local time (Australia/Sydney). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Newcastle
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 277.7° (W).
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Want the bearing for your exact street rather than the city centre? The live Qibla finder uses your device location and, on phones, the built-in compass.
Qibla from other cities in Australia
- Sydney 277.5°
- Melbourne 278.8°
- Brisbane 280.3°
- Perth 295.4°
- Adelaide 283.3°
- Gold Coast 279.8°
- Canberra 277.8°
- Central Coast 277.7°
- Sunshine Coast 280.7°
- Logan City 280.1°
- Geelong 279.0°
- Wollongong 277.4°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Newcastle: sun times for Newcastle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Newcastle?
From Newcastle, Australia, the Qibla is 277.7° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Newcastle from Mecca?
Newcastle is about 13,275 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle (the shortest path over the surface of the Earth).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 277.7° bearing is measured from true north. Phone compasses often show magnetic north, which differs by the local magnetic declination. Set your compass app to true north if it offers the option.
What are the prayer times in Newcastle today?
Today in Newcastle: Fajr 04:04, Dhuhr 11:42, Asr 15:14, Maghrib 17:56, Isha 19:14 (Muslim World League method, local time).