Qibla direction in Seoul, South Korea
From Seoul, the Qibla is 285.7° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,336 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Seoul
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 Seoul 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 Seoul
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 285.7° (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
- Busan 287.4°
- Incheon 285.6°
- Daegu 287.0°
- Daejeon 286.2°
- Gwangju 286.3°
- 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 Seoul: sun times for Seoul.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Seoul?
From Seoul, South Korea, the Qibla is 285.7° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Seoul from Mecca?
Seoul is about 8,336 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 285.7° 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 Seoul today?
Today in Seoul: Fajr 05:01, Dhuhr 12:21, Asr 15:40, Maghrib 18:12, Isha 19:34 (Muslim World League method, local time).