Qibla Direction in Amsterdam
The Qibla in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 125.6° from true north (SE), about 4,553 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Amsterdam
- Qibla (true north)
- 125.6° (SE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 122.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,553 km
- Coordinates
- 52.3676, 4.9041
To pray in Amsterdam, face SE, precisely 125.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,553 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Amsterdam the magnetic declination is about 2.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 122.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Amsterdam
What is the Qibla direction in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, the Qibla direction is 125.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 122.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.7° east.
How far is Amsterdam from Makkah?
Amsterdam is approximately 4,553 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Amsterdam?
Face SE (125.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.