Qibla Direction in Sydney
The qibla direction in Sydney is 68.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 9,040 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
68.0°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 9,040 km
Which way is qibla in Sydney?
Hold your phone flat and away from metal, speakers and magnets. The bearing is measured from true north; phone compasses measure magnetic north, and most phones correct for this automatically. If the arrow jumps, move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.
Which way is the qibla in Sydney?
From Sydney the qibla is 68.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 68.0° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,040 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Sydney to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Sydney today
At 17:01 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward 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 Sydney on the map
Qibla in Sydney: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Sydney?
From Sydney the qibla is 68.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Sydney?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,040 km from Sydney along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Sydney using the Sun?
At 17:01 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.