Qibla direction in Glasgow, United Kingdom
From Glasgow, the Qibla is 118.3° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,265 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Glasgow
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 118.3° (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.
Qibla from other cities in United Kingdom
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Glasgow: sun times for Glasgow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Glasgow?
From Glasgow, United Kingdom, the Qibla is 118.3° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Glasgow from Mecca?
Glasgow is about 5,265 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 118.3° 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 Glasgow today?
Today in Glasgow: Fajr 05:19, Dhuhr 13:06, Asr 16:01, Maghrib 18:47, Isha 20:43 (Muslim World League method, local time).