Qibla direction in Zaria, Nigeria
From Zaria, the Qibla is 67.4° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 3,605 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Zaria
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 Zaria 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 Zaria
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 67.4° (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 Zaria: sun times for Zaria.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Zaria?
From Zaria, Nigeria, the Qibla is 67.4° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Zaria from Mecca?
Zaria is about 3,605 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 67.4° 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 Zaria today?
Today in Zaria: Fajr 05:07, Dhuhr 12:14, Asr 15:34, Maghrib 18:09, Isha 19:16 (Muslim World League method, local time).