Qibla direction in Shanghai, China
From Shanghai, the Qibla is 284.7° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,032 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Shanghai
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 284.7° (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 Shanghai: sun times for Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Shanghai?
From Shanghai, China, the Qibla is 284.7° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Shanghai from Mecca?
Shanghai is about 8,032 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 284.7° 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 Shanghai today?
Today in Shanghai: Fajr 04:28, Dhuhr 11:43, Asr 15:05, Maghrib 17:37, Isha 18:52 (Muslim World League method, local time).