Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Face 292.17° from North in Balikpapan
Visualize the direct path from Balikpapan to the Holy Kaaba in Mecca
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The Qibla direction from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia is approximately 292.17° degrees from North towards the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This direction is calculated using precise geographic coordinates and spherical trigonometry formulas.
Muslims in Balikpapan can determine the Qibla direction using various methods: traditional compass adjusted for magnetic declination, modern smartphone applications with built-in qibla finders, or by observing the position of the sun which indicates the qibla direction at specific times. For the most accurate results, we recommend using our online qibla direction tool which provides real-time calculations based on your exact location in Balikpapan.
Knowing the correct prayer times is essential for Muslims in Balikpapan. The five daily prayers - Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha - follow the sun's position throughout the day. In Balikpapan, prayer times vary throughout the year due to changing daylight hours. Stay connected with your local Balikpapan mosque or Islamic center for accurate prayer schedules.
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