Qibla direction in Xining, China
From Xining, the Qibla is 272.2° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,148 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Xining
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 Xining 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 Xining
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 272.2° (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 Xining: sun times for Xining.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Xining?
From Xining, China, the Qibla is 272.2° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Xining from Mecca?
Xining is about 6,148 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 272.2° 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 Xining today?
Today in Xining: Fajr 05:41, Dhuhr 13:02, Asr 16:23, Maghrib 18:57, Isha 20:17 (Muslim World League method, local time).