Qibla direction in Christchurch, New Zealand
From Christchurch, the Qibla is 255.9° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 15,039 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Christchurch
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 Christchurch today
Muslim World League method, local time (Pacific/Auckland). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Christchurch
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 255.9° (WSW).
- 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 New Zealand
- Auckland 261.2°
- Wellington 256.4°
- Manukau City 261.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Christchurch: sun times for Christchurch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Christchurch?
From Christchurch, New Zealand, the Qibla is 255.9° from true north, which is west-southwest (WSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Christchurch from Mecca?
Christchurch is about 15,039 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 255.9° 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 Christchurch today?
Today in Christchurch: Fajr 05:23, Dhuhr 13:18, Asr 16:51, Maghrib 19:37, Isha 21:09 (Muslim World League method, local time).