Qibla Direction in Copenhagen
The Qibla direction in Copenhagen is 138.2° from true north (Southeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 4,426 km (2,749 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Copenhagen is 138.2° from true north (Southeast).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 4,426 km (2,749 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 138.2°.
- 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 Copenhagen
- 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 138.2°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 138.2° from north (Southeast) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Copenhagen
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Copenhagen that direction is 138.2° 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 138.2°. For prayer times in Copenhagen, see the Copenhagen prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Copenhagen?
The Qibla in Copenhagen is 138.2 degrees from true north - roughly Southeast. Point your compass or phone to 138.2 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Copenhagen?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Copenhagen is 138.2 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Copenhagen from Mecca?
Copenhagen is about 4,426 km (2,749 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 138.2 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 Copenhagen relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.