Qibla direction in Manila, Philippines
From Manila, the Qibla is 289.0° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,525 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Manila
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 Manila today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Manila). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Manila
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 289.0° (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 Philippines
- Quezon City 289.0°
- Davao 290.9°
- Caloocan 289.0°
- Taguig 289.1°
- Budta 290.8°
- Malingao 290.8°
- Zamboanga 290.6°
- Cebu City 290.3°
- Antipolo 289.1°
- Pasig City 289.1°
- Cagayan de Oro 290.6°
- Valenzuela 289.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Manila: sun times for Manila.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Manila?
From Manila, Philippines, the Qibla is 289.0° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Manila from Mecca?
Manila is about 8,525 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 289.0° 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 Manila today?
Today in Manila: Fajr 04:34, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 15:06, Maghrib 17:45, Isha 18:52 (Muslim World League method, local time).