Qibla direction in Uganda
Across 5 cities in Uganda, the Qibla points north-northeast (NNE): 18.0°–18.2° from true north, from Kira to Kyengera. Kira is the closest to Mecca at 2,464 km, Bunamwaya the farthest at 2,483 km.
Qibla by city in Uganda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampalaprayer times | 18.1° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,475 km |
| Nansanaprayer times | 18.2° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,472 km |
| Kiraprayer times | 18.0° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,464 km |
| Bunamwayaprayer times | 18.1° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,483 km |
| Kyengeraprayer times | 18.2° | north-northeast (NNE) | 2,480 km |
How to face the Qibla in Uganda
- 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 Uganda: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Uganda?
In Uganda the Qibla is to the north-northeast (NNE): 18.0°–18.2° from true north depending on the city. From Kampala, the largest city, it is 18.1°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Uganda?
Nearly. Across the 5 cities listed here it changes by 0.2°, from 18.0° in Kira to 18.2° in Kyengera. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Uganda from Mecca?
Kira is the closest city in this list, 2,464 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bunamwaya the farthest at 2,483 km.