Qibla direction in South Sudan
Across 2 cities in South Sudan, the Qibla points north-northeast (NNE): 25.0°–42.2° from true north, from Juba to Winejok. Winejok is the closest to Mecca at 1,904 km, Juba the farthest at 2,046 km.
Qibla by city in South Sudan
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubaprayer times | 25.0° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,046 km |
| Winejokprayer times | 42.2° | northeast (NE) | 1,904 km |
How to face the Qibla in South Sudan
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for South Sudan: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in South Sudan?
In South Sudan the Qibla is to the north-northeast (NNE): 25.0°–42.2° from true north depending on the city. From Juba, the largest city, it is 25.0°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in South Sudan?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 17.1°, from 25.0° in Juba to 42.2° in Winejok. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is South Sudan from Mecca?
Winejok is the closest city in this list, 1,904 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Juba the farthest at 2,046 km.