Qibla direction in Gwangju, South Korea
From Gwangju, the Qibla is 286.3° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,405 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Gwangju
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 Gwangju today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Seoul). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Gwangju
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 286.3° (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 South Korea
- Seoul 285.7°
- Busan 287.4°
- Incheon 285.6°
- Daegu 287.0°
- Daejeon 286.2°
- Suwon 285.8°
- Ulsan 287.4°
- Goyang-si 285.6°
- Changwon 287.2°
- Seongnam-si 285.8°
- Cheongju-si 286.2°
- Bucheon-si 285.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Gwangju: sun times for Gwangju.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Gwangju?
From Gwangju, South Korea, the Qibla is 286.3° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Gwangju from Mecca?
Gwangju is about 8,405 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 286.3° 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 Gwangju today?
Today in Gwangju: Fajr 05:04, Dhuhr 12:21, Asr 15:41, Maghrib 18:14, Isha 19:33 (Muslim World League method, local time).