Qibla direction in Denmark
Across 2 cities in Denmark, the Qibla points southeast (SE): 135.5°–138.2° from true north, from Århus to Copenhagen. Copenhagen is the closest to Mecca at 4,426 km, Århus the farthest at 4,565 km.
Qibla by city in Denmark
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagenprayer times | 138.2° | southeast (SE) | 4,426 km |
| Århusprayer times | 135.5° | southeast (SE) | 4,565 km |
How to face the Qibla in Denmark
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Denmark: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Denmark.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Denmark?
In Denmark the Qibla is to the southeast (SE): 135.5°–138.2° from true north depending on the city. From Copenhagen, the largest city, it is 138.2°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Denmark?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 2.7°, from 135.5° in Århus to 138.2° in Copenhagen. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Denmark from Mecca?
Copenhagen is the closest city in this list, 4,426 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Århus the farthest at 4,565 km.