Qibla direction in Central African Republic
Across 2 cities in Central African Republic, the Qibla points northeast (NE): 48.6° from true north, from Bangui to Bimbo. Bangui is the closest to Mecca at 2,978 km, Bimbo the farthest at 2,997 km.
Qibla by city in Central African Republic
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banguiprayer times | 48.6° | northeast (NE) | 2,978 km |
| Bimboprayer times | 48.6° | northeast (NE) | 2,997 km |
How to face the Qibla in Central African Republic
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Central African Republic: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Central African Republic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Central African Republic?
In Central African Republic the Qibla is to the northeast (NE): 48.6° from true north depending on the city. From Bangui, the largest city, it is 48.6°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Central African Republic?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 0.0°, from 48.6° in Bangui to 48.6° in Bimbo. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Central African Republic from Mecca?
Bangui is the closest city in this list, 2,978 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bimbo the farthest at 2,997 km.