Qibla Direction in Dar es Salaam
The Qibla in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1.2° from true north (N), about 3,138 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Dar es Salaam
- Qibla (true north)
- 1.2° (N)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 3.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.7° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,138 km
- Coordinates
- -6.7924, 39.2083
To pray in Dar es Salaam, face N, precisely 1.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,138 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Dar es Salaam the magnetic declination is about 2.7° west, so your compass should read roughly 3.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Dar es Salaam
What is the Qibla direction in Dar es Salaam?
In Dar es Salaam, the Qibla direction is 1.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly N. On a magnetic compass it reads about 3.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.7° west.
How far is Dar es Salaam from Makkah?
Dar es Salaam is approximately 3,138 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 Dar es Salaam?
Face N (1.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.