Qibla direction in Geita, Tanzania
From Geita, the Qibla is 16.7° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,825 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Geita
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 Geita today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Geita
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 16.7° (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 Tanzania
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Geita: sun times for Geita.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Geita?
From Geita, Tanzania, the Qibla is 16.7° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Geita from Mecca?
Geita is about 2,825 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 16.7° 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 Geita today?
Today in Geita: Fajr 05:27, Dhuhr 12:40, Asr 15:41, Maghrib 18:44, Isha 19:49 (Muslim World League method, local time).