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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.

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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.

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