Qibla direction in Maroua, Cameroon
From Maroua, the Qibla is 63.0° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,975 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Maroua
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 Maroua today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Douala). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Maroua
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 63.0° (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 Cameroon
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Maroua: sun times for Maroua.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Maroua?
From Maroua, Cameroon, the Qibla is 63.0° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Maroua from Mecca?
Maroua is about 2,975 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 63.0° 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 Maroua today?
Today in Maroua: Fajr 04:41, Dhuhr 11:52, Asr 15:10, Maghrib 17:53, Isha 18:58 (Muslim World League method, local time).