Qibla direction in Lanzhou, China
From Lanzhou, the Qibla is 273.8° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,337 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Lanzhou
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 Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 273.8° (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 China
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lanzhou: sun times for Lanzhou.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Lanzhou?
From Lanzhou, China, the Qibla is 273.8° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Lanzhou from Mecca?
Lanzhou is about 6,337 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 273.8° 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 Lanzhou today?
Today in Lanzhou: Fajr 05:34, Dhuhr 12:54, Asr 16:15, Maghrib 18:48, Isha 20:08 (Muslim World League method, local time).