Qibla direction in Ürümqi, China
From Ürümqi, the Qibla is 256.2° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,029 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Ürümqi
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 Ürümqi today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Urumqi). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Ürümqi
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 256.2° (WSW).
- 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 Ürümqi: sun times for Ürümqi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Ürümqi?
From Ürümqi, China, the Qibla is 256.2° from true north, which is west-southwest (WSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Ürümqi from Mecca?
Ürümqi is about 5,029 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 256.2° 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 Ürümqi today?
Today in Ürümqi: Fajr 04:30, Dhuhr 11:59, Asr 15:14, Maghrib 17:51, Isha 19:21 (Muslim World League method, local time).