Qibla direction in Dakar, Senegal
From Dakar, the Qibla is 73.9° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,069 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Dakar
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 Dakar today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Dakar). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Dakar
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 73.9° (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 Senegal
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Dakar: sun times for Dakar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dakar?
From Dakar, Senegal, the Qibla is 73.9° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Dakar from Mecca?
Dakar is about 6,069 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 73.9° 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 Dakar today?
Today in Dakar: Fajr 05:48, Dhuhr 12:59, Asr 16:20, Maghrib 18:59, Isha 20:06 (Muslim World League method, local time).