Qibla direction in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
From Kaohsiung, the Qibla is 286.8° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 8,183 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Kaohsiung
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 Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 286.8° (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°
- Tainan 286.7°
- Banqiao 286.6°
- Taoyuan 286.5°
- Hsinchu 286.4°
- Taoyuan City 286.5°
- Keelung 286.6°
- Fengshan 286.9°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Kaohsiung: sun times for Kaohsiung.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kaohsiung?
From Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the Qibla is 286.8° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Kaohsiung from Mecca?
Kaohsiung is about 8,183 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 286.8° 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 Kaohsiung today?
Today in Kaohsiung: Fajr 04:35, Dhuhr 11:48, Asr 15:12, Maghrib 17:47, Isha 18:57 (Muslim World League method, local time).