Qibla Direction in Birmingham
The Qibla direction in Birmingham is 118° from true north (East-Southeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 4,952 km (3,075 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Birmingham is 118° from true north (East-Southeast).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 4,952 km (3,075 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 118°.
- 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 Birmingham
- 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 118°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 118° from north (East-Southeast) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Birmingham
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Birmingham that direction is 118° from true north (East-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 118°. For prayer times in Birmingham, see the Birmingham prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Birmingham?
The Qibla in Birmingham is 118 degrees from true north - roughly East-Southeast. Point your compass or phone to 118 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Birmingham?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Birmingham is 118 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Birmingham from Mecca?
Birmingham is about 4,952 km (3,075 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 118 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.
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