Qibla direction in Sofia, Bulgaria
From Sofia, the Qibla is 141.9° from true north — southeast (SE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,819 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Sofia
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 Sofia today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/Sofia). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Sofia
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 141.9° (SE).
- 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 Bulgaria
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sofia: sun times for Sofia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sofia?
From Sofia, Bulgaria, the Qibla is 141.9° from true north, which is southeast (SE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Sofia from Mecca?
Sofia is about 2,819 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 141.9° 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 Sofia today?
Today in Sofia: Fajr 05:49, Dhuhr 13:16, Asr 16:32, Maghrib 19:08, Isha 20:36 (Muslim World League method, local time).