Mali Qibla Direction & Prayer Times
The qibla direction in Mali changes from city to city. The table below lists the qibla angle (degrees from true north) and the great-circle distance to the Kaaba for 10 cities. In Bamako, for example, the qibla is 72° (east). Tap a city for the live compass and its prayer times.
Cities in Mali — qibla angle and prayer times
| City | Qibla angle | To the Kaaba | Prayer times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 72.3° east | 5,157 km | Prayer Times |
| Sikasso | 70.9° east | 4,964 km | Prayer Times |
| Koutiala | 71.9° east | 4,905 km | Prayer Times |
| Ségou | 73° east | 4,952 km | Prayer Times |
| Kayes | 74° east | 5,456 km | Prayer Times |
| Mopti | 73.9° east | 4,704 km | Prayer Times |
| Kalaban Koro | 72.3° east | 5,163 km | Prayer Times |
| Gao | 75.9° east | 4,224 km | Prayer Times |
| Kati | 72.4° east | 5,162 km | Prayer Times |
| San | 72.8° east | 4,815 km | Prayer Times |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla direction in Mali?
There is no single angle for a whole country — the qibla depends on your coordinates. In Bamako, for instance, the qibla is 72° from true north. Pick your own city in the table above.
Why does my phone compass show a different number?
A phone compass points to magnetic north, while the table uses true (geographic) north. The gap between them is the magnetic declination, and every city page shows it separately.
Which method are the prayer times based on?
Each country uses its official or most widely accepted method — Umm al-Qura, Karachi, Egyptian GAS, MWL, ISNA and so on. The method in use is stated on every prayer-times page.