Qibla direction in Finland
Across 2 cities in Finland, the Qibla points south-southeast (SSE): 157.8°–158.2° from true north, from Espoo to Helsinki. Helsinki is the closest to Mecca at 4,464 km, Espoo the farthest at 4,474 km.
Qibla by city in Finland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinkiprayer times | 158.2° | south-southeast (SSE) | 4,464 km |
| Espooprayer times | 157.8° | south-southeast (SSE) | 4,474 km |
How to face the Qibla in Finland
- 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 Finland: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Finland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Finland?
In Finland the Qibla is to the south-southeast (SSE): 157.8°–158.2° from true north depending on the city. From Helsinki, the largest city, it is 158.2°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Finland?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 0.4°, from 157.8° in Espoo to 158.2° in Helsinki. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Finland from Mecca?
Helsinki is the closest city in this list, 4,464 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Espoo the farthest at 4,474 km.