Qibla direction in Windhoek, Namibia
From Windhoek, the Qibla is 28.4° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,477 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Windhoek
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 Windhoek today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Windhoek). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Windhoek
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 28.4° (NNE).
- 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 Windhoek: sun times for Windhoek.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Windhoek?
From Windhoek, Namibia, the Qibla is 28.4° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Windhoek from Mecca?
Windhoek is about 5,477 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 28.4° 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 Windhoek today?
Today in Windhoek: Fajr 04:59, Dhuhr 12:36, Asr 16:02, Maghrib 18:57, Isha 20:09 (Muslim World League method, local time).