Qibla Direction in Antwerp
The Qibla direction in Antwerp is 123.9° from true north (Southeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 4,509 km (2,800 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Antwerp is 123.9° from true north (Southeast).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 4,509 km (2,800 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 123.9°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Antwerp
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 123.9°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 123.9° from north (Southeast) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Antwerp
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Antwerp that direction is 123.9° from true north (Southeast), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 123.9°. For prayer times in Antwerp, see the Antwerp prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Antwerp?
The Qibla in Antwerp is 123.9 degrees from true north - roughly Southeast. Point your compass or phone to 123.9 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Antwerp?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Antwerp is 123.9 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Antwerp from Mecca?
Antwerp is about 4,509 km (2,800 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 123.9 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
Learn how the Qibla in Antwerp relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.