Qibla direction in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
From Newcastle upon Tyne, the Qibla is 120.4° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,071 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne today
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How to face the Qibla in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 120.4° (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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Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Newcastle upon Tyne?
From Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the Qibla is 120.4° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Mecca?
Newcastle upon Tyne is about 5,071 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 120.4° 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 Newcastle upon Tyne today?
Today in Newcastle upon Tyne: Fajr 05:42, Dhuhr 12:51, Asr 15:22, Maghrib 17:58, Isha 19:51 (Muslim World League method, local time).