Qibla direction in Sunch’ŏn, North Korea
From Sunch’ŏn, the Qibla is 284.6° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,194 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Sunch’ŏn
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 Sunch’ŏn 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 Sunch’ŏn
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 284.6° (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 Sunch’ŏn: sun times for Sunch’ŏn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sunch’ŏn?
From Sunch’ŏn, North Korea, the Qibla is 284.6° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Sunch’ŏn from Mecca?
Sunch’ŏn is about 8,194 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 284.6° 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 Sunch’ŏn today?
Today in Sunch’ŏn: Fajr 05:02, Dhuhr 12:26, Asr 15:45, Maghrib 18:19, Isha 19:43 (Muslim World League method, local time).