Qibla direction in Kaesŏng, North Korea
From Kaesŏng, the Qibla is 285.4° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,288 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Kaesŏng
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 Kaesŏng today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Pyongyang). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Kaesŏng
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 285.4° (WNW).
- 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 North Korea
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Kaesŏng: sun times for Kaesŏng.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kaesŏng?
From Kaesŏng, North Korea, the Qibla is 285.4° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Kaesŏng from Mecca?
Kaesŏng is about 8,288 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 285.4° 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 Kaesŏng today?
Today in Kaesŏng: Fajr 05:01, Dhuhr 12:23, Asr 15:43, Maghrib 18:17, Isha 19:39 (Muslim World League method, local time).