Qibla direction in Gambia
From Serekunda, the Qibla is 73.1° from true north, east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,030 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Gambia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serekundaprayer times | 73.1° | east-northeast (ENE) | 6,030 km |
How to face the Qibla in Gambia
- 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 Gambia: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Gambia?
From Serekunda, the only city of Gambia in this list, the Qibla is 73.1° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Serekunda from Mecca?
Serekunda is about 6,030 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.