Qibla direction in Rwanda
From Kigali, the Qibla is 21.7° from true north, north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,808 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Rwanda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigaliprayer times | 21.7° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,808 km |
How to face the Qibla in Rwanda
- 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 Rwanda: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Rwanda.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Rwanda?
From Kigali, the only city of Rwanda in this list, the Qibla is 21.7° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Kigali from Mecca?
Kigali is about 2,808 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.