Qibla direction in Wollongong, Australia
From Wollongong, the Qibla is 277.4° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,215 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Wollongong
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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 277.4° (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°
- Newcastle 277.7°
- Canberra 277.8°
- Central Coast 277.7°
- Sunshine Coast 280.7°
- Logan City 280.1°
- Geelong 279.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Wollongong: sun times for Wollongong.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Wollongong?
From Wollongong, Australia, the Qibla is 277.4° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Wollongong from Mecca?
Wollongong is about 13,215 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 277.4° 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 Wollongong today?
Today in Wollongong: Fajr 04:06, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 15:18, Maghrib 18:00, Isha 19:20 (Muslim World League method, local time).