Qibla Direction in Auckland
The Qibla in Auckland, New Zealand is 261.2° from true north (W), about 15,365 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Auckland
- Qibla (true north)
- 261.2° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 240.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 20.3° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 15,365 km
- Coordinates
- -36.8485, 174.7633
To pray in Auckland, face W, precisely 261.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 15,365 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Auckland the magnetic declination is about 20.3° east, so your compass should read roughly 240.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Auckland
What is the Qibla direction in Auckland?
In Auckland, the Qibla direction is 261.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 240.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 20.3° east.
How far is Auckland from Makkah?
Auckland is approximately 15,365 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Auckland?
Face W (261.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.