Qibla Direction in Cape Town

The qibla direction in Cape Town is 23.4° from true north — toward the North-northeast — and the Kaaba is about 6,558 km away.

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23.4° from true north (North-northeast) · 6,558 km to the Kaaba
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How to Face the Qibla in Cape Town

Face 23.4° from true north, i.e. toward the North-northeast. Use a compass — or the app's live qibla compass — to line it up.

This bearing is from TRUE (geographic) north. A phone's compass points to magnetic north, which differs by a few degrees depending on location — the app's qibla compass corrects for this automatically. To be sure, check against your local mosque's mihrab.

Frequently Asked

What is the qibla direction in Cape Town in degrees?
The qibla direction in Cape Town is 23.4° from true north, toward the North-northeast.
How do I find the qibla in Cape Town?
Face 23.4° from true north (toward the North-northeast). Use the app's qibla compass for accuracy, or check against your mosque's mihrab.
Is this from magnetic or true north?
From true (geographic) north. A phone's magnetic compass needs a declination correction — the app does this automatically.
How far is Cape Town from the Kaaba?
About 6,558 km (the great-circle distance to the Kaaba in Makkah).

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