What is the Qibla direction from Manchester?

The Qibla direction from Manchester is approximately 118°–120° (east-southeast). Use the compass tool above for your exact location.

How do I find the Qibla direction?

Allow the browser to access your location, and the compass above will automatically calculate and show the Qibla direction. Alternatively, select your city from the dropdown. The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Mecca.

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Q: What is the Qibla direction from London?

The Qibla direction from London is approximately 118° (southeast). The exact bearing varies slightly depending on your precise location within London.

Find the exact direction of the Kaaba (Qibla) from your location in the UK. Allow location access or select your city below.

Quick Answer

The Qibla direction from the UK is approximately 118°–122° (east-southeast) toward the Kaaba in Mecca. From London it is about 118.5°; from Glasgow about 120.2°. Use the compass below with GPS or select your city for the exact bearing.

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What is the Qibla?

The Qibla (Arabic: قِبْلَة) is the direction a Muslim faces during Salah (prayer). It points towards the Kaaba, the cubic structure at the centre of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is located at approximately 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E.

From the United Kingdom, the Qibla direction is approximately 118°–122° (east-southeast), depending on your exact location. From Scotland it is slightly more easterly than from southern England.

Qibla from Major UK Cities

London 118.5° · 5,201 km

Manchester 118.8° · 5,292 km

Birmingham 118.3° · 5,227 km

Glasgow 120.2° · 5,369 km

Edinburgh 120.0° · 5,362 km

Leeds 118.9° · 5,263 km

Bradford 119.0° · 5,267 km

Leicester 118.5° · 5,228 km

Qibla FAQ

What is the Qibla direction from London?

The Qibla direction from London is approximately 118°–119° (east-southeast). Use the tool above for your precise location.

How accurate is this Qibla tool?

The bearing is calculated using the great-circle formula, which is the most accurate method. The accuracy depends on the precision of your GPS location.

Does the Qibla direction change?

The Qibla direction for a fixed location is constant — it always points to the Kaaba. However, it varies slightly between different cities due to the Earth's curvature.