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Qibla direction in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

From Petaling Jaya, the Qibla is 292.6° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,967 km away along the great circle.

Qibla direction from Petaling Jaya

NESW
292.6°
WNW from true north
6,967 km to the Kaaba

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 Petaling Jaya today

Fajr
05:51
Sunrise
07:00
Dhuhr
13:03
Asr
16:13
Maghrib
19:05
Isha
20:10

Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →

How to face the Qibla in Petaling Jaya

  1. Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
  2. Turn until the compass reads 292.6° (WNW).
  3. 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 Malaysia

Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Petaling Jaya: sun times for Petaling Jaya.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Petaling Jaya?

From Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the Qibla is 292.6° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.

How far is Petaling Jaya from Mecca?

Petaling Jaya is about 6,967 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 292.6° 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 Petaling Jaya today?

Today in Petaling Jaya: Fajr 05:51, Dhuhr 13:03, Asr 16:13, Maghrib 19:05, Isha 20:10 (Muslim World League method, local time).