Qibla direction in Mali
Across 2 cities in Mali, the Qibla points east-northeast (ENE): 70.9°–72.3° from true north, from Sikasso to Bamako. Sikasso is the closest to Mecca at 4,964 km, Bamako the farthest at 5,157 km.
Qibla by city in Mali
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamakoprayer times | 72.3° | east-northeast (ENE) | 5,157 km |
| Sikassoprayer times | 70.9° | east-northeast (ENE) | 4,964 km |
How to face the Qibla in Mali
- 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 Mali: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Mali.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Mali?
In Mali the Qibla is to the east-northeast (ENE): 70.9°–72.3° from true north depending on the city. From Bamako, the largest city, it is 72.3°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Mali?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 1.4°, from 70.9° in Sikasso to 72.3° in Bamako. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Mali from Mecca?
Sikasso is the closest city in this list, 4,964 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bamako the farthest at 5,157 km.