Qibla direction in Kigali, 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 direction from Kigali
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 Kigali today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Kigali). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Kigali
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 21.7° (NNE).
- 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.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Kigali: sun times for Kigali.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kigali?
From Kigali, Rwanda, the Qibla is 21.7° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction 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).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 21.7° 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 Kigali today?
Today in Kigali: Fajr 04:36, Dhuhr 11:49, Asr 14:52, Maghrib 17:53, Isha 18:57 (Muslim World League method, local time).