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Qibla direction in Maluku

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Maluku the qibla is towards the west: 291.48° from true north in Ambon. Across the region the bearing runs from 291° to 292°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 7 cities in Maluku, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Maluku

City Qibla from true north
Ambon 291.48° · west
Tual 291.10° · west
Dobo 291.00° · west
Amahai 291.44° · west
Namlea 291.55° · west
Masohi 291.44° · west
Namrole 291.59° · west

All 7 cities in Maluku

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Maluku?

Towards the west. In Ambon it is 291.48°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Maluku lie between 291° and 292°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Maluku?

Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.

Can I use a compass with these bearings?

The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.