Qibla direction in Hsinchu, Taiwan
From Hsinchu, the Qibla is 286.4° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,177 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Hsinchu
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 Hsinchu today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Taipei). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Hsinchu
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 286.4° (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 Taiwan
- Taipei 286.6°
- New Taipei City 286.5°
- Taichung 286.5°
- Kaohsiung 286.8°
- Tainan 286.7°
- Banqiao 286.6°
- Taoyuan 286.5°
- Taoyuan City 286.5°
- Keelung 286.6°
- Fengshan 286.9°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Hsinchu: sun times for Hsinchu.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Hsinchu?
From Hsinchu, Taiwan, the Qibla is 286.4° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Hsinchu from Mecca?
Hsinchu is about 8,177 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 286.4° 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 Hsinchu today?
Today in Hsinchu: Fajr 04:32, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 15:09, Maghrib 17:43, Isha 18:54 (Muslim World League method, local time).