Qibla direction in Sydney, Australia
From Sydney, the Qibla is 277.5° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,236 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Sydney
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 Sydney 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 Sydney
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 277.5° (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
- Melbourne 278.8°
- Brisbane 280.3°
- Perth 295.4°
- Adelaide 283.3°
- Gold Coast 279.8°
- Newcastle 277.7°
- 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 Sydney: sun times for Sydney.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sydney?
From Sydney, Australia, the Qibla is 277.5° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Sydney from Mecca?
Sydney is about 13,236 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 277.5° 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 Sydney today?
Today in Sydney: Fajr 04:05, Dhuhr 11:44, Asr 15:16, Maghrib 17:59, Isha 19:18 (Muslim World League method, local time).