Qibla Direction in South Yarra
The qibla direction in South Yarra is 278.8° clockwise from true north, roughly west, and the Kaaba is 12,744 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
278.8°
Bearing: W (west) from true north Distance: 12,744 km
Which way is qibla in South Yarra?
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Which way is the qibla in South Yarra?
From South Yarra the qibla is 278.8° clockwise from true north, roughly west. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 278.8° W
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,744 km
- Sun in the qibla direction
- 17:04
Updated Monday, 28 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from South Yarra to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in South Yarra today
At 17:04 today the Sun stands exactly in the qibla direction: face the Sun and you are facing the Kaaba.
Times are calculated from the Sun's position for the city centre and are exact to about a minute. They change slowly from day to day.
Kaaba direction from South Yarra on the map
Qibla in South Yarra: common questions
Which way is the qibla in South Yarra?
From South Yarra the qibla is 278.8° clockwise from true north, roughly west. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from South Yarra?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,744 km from South Yarra along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in South Yarra using the Sun?
At 17:04 today the Sun stands exactly in the qibla direction: face the Sun and you are facing the Kaaba.