Qibla direction in Pokhara, Nepal
From Pokhara, the Qibla is 270.5° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,494 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Pokhara
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 Pokhara today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Kathmandu). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Pokhara
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 270.5° (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 Nepal
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Pokhara: sun times for Pokhara.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Pokhara?
From Pokhara, Nepal, the Qibla is 270.5° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Pokhara from Mecca?
Pokhara is about 4,494 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 270.5° 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 Pokhara today?
Today in Pokhara: Fajr 04:43, Dhuhr 11:58, Asr 15:22, Maghrib 17:55, Isha 19:08 (Muslim World League method, local time).