Qibla direction in Zimbabwe
Across 3 cities in Zimbabwe, the Qibla points north-northeast (NNE): 12.6°–15.4° from true north, from Chitungwiza to Bulawayo. Harare is the closest to Mecca at 4,468 km, Bulawayo the farthest at 4,781 km.
Qibla by city in Zimbabwe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harareprayer times | 12.7° | north-northeast (NNE) | 4,468 km |
| Bulawayoprayer times | 15.4° | north-northeast (NNE) | 4,781 km |
| Chitungwizaprayer times | 12.6° | north-northeast (NNE) | 4,487 km |
How to face the Qibla in Zimbabwe
- 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 Zimbabwe: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Zimbabwe?
In Zimbabwe the Qibla is to the north-northeast (NNE): 12.6°–15.4° from true north depending on the city. From Harare, the largest city, it is 12.7°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Zimbabwe?
Nearly. Across the 3 cities listed here it changes by 2.8°, from 12.6° in Chitungwiza to 15.4° in Bulawayo. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Zimbabwe from Mecca?
Harare is the closest city in this list, 4,468 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bulawayo the farthest at 4,781 km.