Qibla direction in Calabar, Nigeria
From Calabar, the Qibla is 58.7° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 3,856 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Calabar
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 Calabar today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Lagos). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Calabar
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 58.7° (ENE).
- 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 Nigeria
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Calabar: sun times for Calabar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Calabar?
From Calabar, Nigeria, the Qibla is 58.7° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Calabar from Mecca?
Calabar is about 3,856 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 58.7° 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 Calabar today?
Today in Calabar: Fajr 05:01, Dhuhr 12:11, Asr 15:30, Maghrib 18:11, Isha 19:17 (Muslim World League method, local time).