Qibla direction in Madagascar
Across 2 cities in Madagascar, the Qibla points north (N): 346.3°–349.0° from true north, from Toamasina to Antananarivo. Toamasina is the closest to Mecca at 4,522 km, Antananarivo the farthest at 4,563 km.
Qibla by city in Madagascar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivoprayer times | 349.0° | north (N) | 4,563 km |
| Toamasinaprayer times | 346.3° | north-northwest (NNW) | 4,522 km |
How to face the Qibla in Madagascar
- 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 Madagascar: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Madagascar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Madagascar?
In Madagascar the Qibla is to the north (N): 346.3°–349.0° from true north depending on the city. From Antananarivo, the largest city, it is 349.0°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Madagascar?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 2.8°, from 346.3° in Toamasina to 349.0° in Antananarivo. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Madagascar from Mecca?
Toamasina is the closest city in this list, 4,522 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Antananarivo the farthest at 4,563 km.