Qibla direction in Malawi
Across 2 cities in Malawi, the Qibla points north (N): 7.4°–9.6° from true north, from Blantyre to Lilongwe. Lilongwe is the closest to Mecca at 3,990 km, Blantyre the farthest at 4,171 km.
Qibla by city in Malawi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongweprayer times | 9.6° | north (N) | 3,990 km |
| Blantyreprayer times | 7.4° | north (N) | 4,171 km |
How to face the Qibla in Malawi
- 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 Malawi: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Malawi?
In Malawi the Qibla is to the north (N): 7.4°–9.6° from true north depending on the city. From Lilongwe, the largest city, it is 9.6°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Malawi?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 2.2°, from 7.4° in Blantyre to 9.6° in Lilongwe. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Malawi from Mecca?
Lilongwe is the closest city in this list, 3,990 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Blantyre the farthest at 4,171 km.