Qibla Direction in Kuala Lumpur
The Qibla direction in Kuala Lumpur is 292.5° from true north (West-Northwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 6,974 km (4,331 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Kuala Lumpur is 292.5° from true north (West-Northwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 6,974 km (4,331 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 292.5°.
- 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 Kuala Lumpur
- 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 292.5°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 292.5° from north (West-Northwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Kuala Lumpur
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Kuala Lumpur that direction is 292.5° from true north (West-Northwest), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 292.5°. For prayer times in Kuala Lumpur, see the Kuala Lumpur prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Kuala Lumpur?
The Qibla in Kuala Lumpur is 292.5 degrees from true north - roughly West-Northwest. Point your compass or phone to 292.5 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Kuala Lumpur?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Kuala Lumpur is 292.5 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Mecca?
Kuala Lumpur is about 6,974 km (4,331 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 292.5 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 Kuala Lumpur relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.