Qibla direction in Soweto, South Africa
From Soweto, the Qibla is 14.8° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,458 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Soweto
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 Soweto 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 Soweto
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 14.8° (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°
- 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 Soweto: sun times for Soweto.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Soweto?
From Soweto, South Africa, the Qibla is 14.8° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Soweto from Mecca?
Soweto is about 5,458 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 14.8° 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 Soweto today?
Today in Soweto: Fajr 04:28, Dhuhr 11:57, Asr 15:26, Maghrib 18:09, Isha 19:22 (Muslim World League method, local time).