Qibla direction in Norway
Across 2 cities in Norway, the Qibla points southeast (SE): 132.7°–139.0° from true north, from Bergen to Oslo. Oslo is the closest to Mecca at 4,851 km, Bergen the farthest at 5,098 km.
Qibla by city in Norway
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osloprayer times | 139.0° | southeast (SE) | 4,851 km |
| Bergenprayer times | 132.7° | southeast (SE) | 5,098 km |
How to face the Qibla in Norway
- 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 Norway: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Norway.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Norway?
In Norway the Qibla is to the southeast (SE): 132.7°–139.0° from true north depending on the city. From Oslo, the largest city, it is 139.0°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Norway?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 6.3°, from 132.7° in Bergen to 139.0° in Oslo. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Norway from Mecca?
Oslo is the closest city in this list, 4,851 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bergen the farthest at 5,098 km.