Qibla direction in Newcastle, South Africa
From Newcastle, the Qibla is 12.0° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,571 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Newcastle
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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 12.0° (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 Newcastle: sun times for Newcastle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Newcastle?
From Newcastle, South Africa, the Qibla is 12.0° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Newcastle from Mecca?
Newcastle is about 5,571 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 12.0° 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 Newcastle today?
Today in Newcastle: Fajr 03:59, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 15:17, Maghrib 18:10, Isha 19:27 (Muslim World League method, local time).