Qibla direction in Dalian, China
From Dalian, the Qibla is 282.3° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 7,844 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Dalian
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 Dalian today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Shanghai). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Dalian
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 282.3° (WNW).
- 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 China
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Dalian: sun times for Dalian.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dalian?
From Dalian, China, the Qibla is 282.3° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Dalian from Mecca?
Dalian is about 7,844 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 282.3° 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 Dalian today?
Today in Dalian: Fajr 04:22, Dhuhr 11:42, Asr 15:00, Maghrib 17:33, Isha 18:57 (Muslim World League method, local time).