Qibla direction in Cape Town
Short answerThe qibla in Cape Town is 23° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 6,558 km from Cape Town. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 23° clockwise from north.
23°north-east
Allow access to the orientation sensor and hold your phone flat. When the arrow turns gold you are facing the qibla.
How to check the qibla
- Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
- Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
- Turn until the compass reads 23°; that is the direction from Cape Town to the Kaaba.