Qibla direction in Cape Town, South Africa
From Cape Town, the Qibla is 23.4° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,558 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Cape Town
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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 23.4° (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°
- 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°
- East London 13.5°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Cape Town: sun times for Cape Town.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Cape Town?
From Cape Town, South Africa, the Qibla is 23.4° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Cape Town from Mecca?
Cape Town is about 6,558 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 23.4° 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 Cape Town today?
Today in Cape Town: Fajr 04:56, Dhuhr 12:35, Asr 16:07, Maghrib 18:50, Isha 20:10 (Muslim World League method, local time).