Qibla direction in Bangkok, Thailand
From Bangkok, the Qibla is 286.9° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 6,451 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Bangkok
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 Bangkok today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Bangkok). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Bangkok
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 286.9° (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 Thailand
- Samut Prakan 287.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bangkok: sun times for Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bangkok?
From Bangkok, Thailand, the Qibla is 286.9° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Bangkok from Mecca?
Bangkok is about 6,451 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 286.9° 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 Bangkok today?
Today in Bangkok: Fajr 04:56, Dhuhr 12:07, Asr 15:27, Maghrib 18:06, Isha 19:13 (Muslim World League method, local time).