Qibla direction in Gboko, Nigeria
From Gboko, the Qibla is 61.4° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 3,660 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Gboko
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 Gboko 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 Gboko
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 61.4° (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 Gboko: sun times for Gboko.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Gboko?
From Gboko, Nigeria, the Qibla is 61.4° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Gboko from Mecca?
Gboko is about 3,660 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 61.4° 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 Gboko today?
Today in Gboko: Fajr 05:00, Dhuhr 12:08, Asr 15:28, Maghrib 18:07, Isha 19:13 (Muslim World League method, local time).