Qibla direction in Sri Lanka
From Colombo, the Qibla is 294.8° from true north, west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,587 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Sri Lanka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colomboprayer times | 294.8° | west-northwest (WNW) | 4,587 km |
How to face the Qibla in Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Sri Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sri Lanka?
From Colombo, the only city of Sri Lanka in this list, the Qibla is 294.8° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Colombo from Mecca?
Colombo is about 4,587 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.