Qibla direction in Bucharest, Romania
From Bucharest, the Qibla is 149.3° from true north — south-southeast (SSE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,852 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Bucharest
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 Bucharest today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/Bucharest). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Bucharest
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 149.3° (SSE).
- 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 Romania
- Iaşi 154.8°
- Constanţa 154.2°
- Cluj-Napoca 147.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bucharest: sun times for Bucharest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bucharest?
From Bucharest, Romania, the Qibla is 149.3° from true north, which is south-southeast (SSE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Bucharest from Mecca?
Bucharest is about 2,852 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 149.3° 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 Bucharest today?
Today in Bucharest: Fajr 05:36, Dhuhr 13:05, Asr 16:19, Maghrib 18:56, Isha 20:27 (Muslim World League method, local time).