Qibla direction in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
From Ouagadougou, the Qibla is 71.4° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,500 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Ouagadougou
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 Ouagadougou today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Ouagadougou). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Ouagadougou
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 71.4° (ENE).
- 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 Burkina Faso
- Bobo-Dioulasso 70.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Ouagadougou: sun times for Ouagadougou.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Ouagadougou?
From Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the Qibla is 71.4° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Ouagadougou from Mecca?
Ouagadougou is about 4,500 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 71.4° 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 Ouagadougou today?
Today in Ouagadougou: Fajr 04:44, Dhuhr 11:55, Asr 15:15, Maghrib 17:56, Isha 19:02 (Muslim World League method, local time).