Qibla direction in Niger
Across 3 cities in Niger, the Qibla points east-northeast (ENE): 71.0°–72.2° from true north, from Zinder to Niamey. Zinder is the closest to Mecca at 3,370 km, Niamey the farthest at 4,085 km.
Qibla by city in Niger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niameyprayer times | 72.2° | east-northeast (ENE) | 4,085 km |
| Maradiprayer times | 71.1° | east-northeast (ENE) | 3,573 km |
| Zinderprayer times | 71.0° | east-northeast (ENE) | 3,370 km |
How to face the Qibla in Niger
- 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 Niger: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Niger.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Niger?
In Niger the Qibla is to the east-northeast (ENE): 71.0°–72.2° from true north depending on the city. From Niamey, the largest city, it is 72.2°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Niger?
Nearly. Across the 3 cities listed here it changes by 1.1°, from 71.0° in Zinder to 72.2° in Niamey. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Niger from Mecca?
Zinder is the closest city in this list, 3,370 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Niamey the farthest at 4,085 km.