Qibla direction in Accra, Ghana
From Accra, the Qibla is 63.8° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,654 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Accra
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 Accra today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Accra). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Accra
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 63.8° (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 Ghana
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Accra: sun times for Accra.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Accra?
From Accra, Ghana, the Qibla is 63.8° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Accra from Mecca?
Accra is about 4,654 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 63.8° 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 Accra today?
Today in Accra: Fajr 04:39, Dhuhr 11:50, Asr 15:03, Maghrib 17:52, Isha 18:57 (Muslim World League method, local time).