Qibla direction in Harare, Zimbabwe
From Harare, the Qibla is 12.7° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,468 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Harare
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 Harare today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Harare). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Harare
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 12.7° (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 Zimbabwe
- Bulawayo 15.4°
- Chitungwiza 12.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Harare: sun times for Harare.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Harare?
From Harare, Zimbabwe, the Qibla is 12.7° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Harare from Mecca?
Harare is about 4,468 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 12.7° 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 Harare today?
Today in Harare: Fajr 04:25, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 15:07, Maghrib 17:53, Isha 19:01 (Muslim World League method, local time).