Qibla direction in Bulgaria
Across 3 cities in Bulgaria, the Qibla points southeast (SE): 141.9°–151.7° from true north, from Sofia to Varna. Varna is the closest to Mecca at 2,663 km, Sofia the farthest at 2,819 km.
Qibla by city in Bulgaria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofiaprayer times | 141.9° | southeast (SE) | 2,819 km |
| Plovdivprayer times | 143.9° | southeast (SE) | 2,701 km |
| Varnaprayer times | 151.7° | south-southeast (SSE) | 2,663 km |
How to face the Qibla in Bulgaria
- 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 Bulgaria: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria the Qibla is to the southeast (SE): 141.9°–151.7° from true north depending on the city. From Sofia, the largest city, it is 141.9°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Bulgaria?
Nearly. Across the 3 cities listed here it changes by 9.9°, from 141.9° in Sofia to 151.7° in Varna. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Bulgaria from Mecca?
Varna is the closest city in this list, 2,663 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Sofia the farthest at 2,819 km.