Qibla direction in Swansea, United Kingdom
From Swansea, the Qibla is 115.0° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 5,034 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Swansea
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 Swansea 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 Swansea
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 115.0° (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 Swansea?
From Swansea, United Kingdom, the Qibla is 115.0° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Swansea from Mecca?
Swansea is about 5,034 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 115.0° 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 Swansea today?
Today in Swansea: Fajr 05:55, Dhuhr 13:00, Asr 15:40, Maghrib 18:13, Isha 19:58 (Muslim World League method, local time).