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Qibla direction in Serekunda, 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 direction from Serekunda

NESW
73.1°
ENE from true north
6,030 km to the Kaaba

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 Serekunda today

Fajr
05:46
Sunrise
06:57
Dhuhr
12:51
Asr
16:12
Maghrib
18:45
Isha
19:52

Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Banjul). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →

How to face the Qibla in Serekunda

  1. Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
  2. Turn until the compass reads 73.1° (ENE).
  3. 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.

Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Serekunda: sun times for Serekunda.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Serekunda?

From Serekunda, Gambia, the Qibla is 73.1° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction 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).

Should I use true north or magnetic north?

The 73.1° 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 Serekunda today?

Today in Serekunda: Fajr 05:46, Dhuhr 12:51, Asr 16:12, Maghrib 18:45, Isha 19:52 (Muslim World League method, local time).