Qibla direction in Bristol, United Kingdom
From Bristol, the Qibla is 116.3° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,943 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Bristol
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 Bristol today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/London). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Bristol
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 116.3° (ESE).
- 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.
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Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bristol: sun times for Bristol.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bristol?
From Bristol, United Kingdom, the Qibla is 116.3° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Bristol from Mecca?
Bristol is about 4,943 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 116.3° 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 Bristol today?
Today in Bristol: Fajr 05:22, Dhuhr 12:59, Asr 16:02, Maghrib 18:43, Isha 20:28 (Muslim World League method, local time).