# Qibla Direction — Compass to Mecca | UK Prayer Times

> Find the Qibla direction to the Kaaba from anywhere in the UK. Use GPS or pick a city for compass bearing and distance on UK Prayer Times.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/qibla · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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# Qibla Direction

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.

## 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.

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