Qibla direction in Khartoum, Sudan
From Khartoum, the Qibla is 48.6° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,008 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Khartoum
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 Khartoum today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Khartoum). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Khartoum
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 48.6° (NE).
- 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 Sudan
- Omdurman 49.2°
- Khartoum North 49.0°
- Nyala 54.8°
- Port Sudan 53.1°
- Kassala 28.0°
- El Obeid 46.7°
- Al Qadarif 29.2°
- Kosti 38.6°
- Wad Medani 39.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Khartoum: sun times for Khartoum.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Khartoum?
From Khartoum, Sudan, the Qibla is 48.6° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Khartoum from Mecca?
Khartoum is about 1,008 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 48.6° 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 Khartoum today?
Today in Khartoum: Fajr 04:28, Dhuhr 11:39, Asr 15:01, Maghrib 17:39, Isha 18:46 (Muslim World League method, local time).