Qibla direction in Belgium
Across 2 cities in Belgium, the Qibla points east-southeast (ESE): 123.5°–123.9° from true north, from Brussels to Antwerpen. Brussels is the closest to Mecca at 4,489 km, Antwerpen the farthest at 4,509 km.
Qibla by city in Belgium
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusselsprayer times | 123.5° | east-southeast (ESE) | 4,489 km |
| Antwerpenprayer times | 123.9° | southeast (SE) | 4,509 km |
How to face the Qibla in Belgium
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Belgium: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Belgium?
In Belgium the Qibla is to the east-southeast (ESE): 123.5°–123.9° from true north depending on the city. From Brussels, the largest city, it is 123.5°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Belgium?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 0.4°, from 123.5° in Brussels to 123.9° in Antwerpen. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Belgium from Mecca?
Brussels is the closest city in this list, 4,489 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Antwerpen the farthest at 4,509 km.