Qibla direction in Lusaka, Zambia
From Lusaka, the Qibla is 17.4° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,284 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Lusaka
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 Lusaka today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Lusaka). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Lusaka
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 17.4° (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 Zambia
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lusaka: sun times for Lusaka.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Lusaka?
From Lusaka, Zambia, the Qibla is 17.4° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Lusaka from Mecca?
Lusaka is about 4,284 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 17.4° 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 Lusaka today?
Today in Lusaka: Fajr 04:38, Dhuhr 11:56, Asr 15:16, Maghrib 18:03, Isha 19:11 (Muslim World League method, local time).