Qibla direction in Dhaka, Bangladesh
From Dhaka, the Qibla is 277.7° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,173 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Dhaka
Hold a compass or use your phone’s compass app and face the bearing shown above. The bearing is true north, not magnetic north.
Prayer times in Dhaka today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Dhaka). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Dhaka
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 277.7° (W).
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Want the bearing for your exact street rather than the city centre? The live Qibla finder uses your device location and, on phones, the built-in compass.
Qibla from other cities in Bangladesh
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Dhaka: sun times for Dhaka.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dhaka?
From Dhaka, Bangladesh, the Qibla is 277.7° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Dhaka from Mecca?
Dhaka is about 5,173 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle (the shortest path over the surface of the Earth).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 277.7° bearing is measured from true north. Phone compasses often show magnetic north, which differs by the local magnetic declination. Set your compass app to true north if it offers the option.
What are the prayer times in Dhaka today?
Today in Dhaka: Fajr 04:35, Dhuhr 11:47, Asr 15:10, Maghrib 17:43, Isha 18:54 (Muslim World League method, local time).