Qibla direction in Botshabelo, South Africa
From Botshabelo, the Qibla is 15.5° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,809 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Botshabelo
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 Botshabelo today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Johannesburg). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Botshabelo
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 15.5° (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.
Qibla from other cities in South Africa
- Johannesburg 14.6°
- Cape Town 23.4°
- Durban 10.4°
- Pretoria 14.5°
- Soweto 14.8°
- Gqeberha 15.8°
- Soshanguve 14.7°
- Pietermaritzburg 11.2°
- Evaton 14.8°
- Benoni 14.3°
- Bloemfontein 16.1°
- Thembisa 14.4°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Botshabelo: sun times for Botshabelo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Botshabelo?
From Botshabelo, South Africa, the Qibla is 15.5° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Botshabelo from Mecca?
Botshabelo is about 5,809 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 15.5° 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 Botshabelo today?
Today in Botshabelo: Fajr 04:09, Dhuhr 11:58, Asr 15:32, Maghrib 18:24, Isha 19:42 (Muslim World League method, local time).