Qibla Direction in Manila
The Qibla direction in Manila is 289° from true north (West-Northwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 8,525 km (5,294 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Manila is 289° from true north (West-Northwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 8,525 km (5,294 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 289°.
- 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 Manila
- 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 289°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 289° from north (West-Northwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Manila
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Manila that direction is 289° 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 289°. For prayer times in Manila, see the Manila prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Manila?
The Qibla in Manila is 289 degrees from true north - roughly West-Northwest. Point your compass or phone to 289 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Manila?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Manila is 289 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Manila from Mecca?
Manila is about 8,525 km (5,294 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 289 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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