Qibla Direction in Dhaka
The Qibla in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 277.6° from true north (W), about 5,172 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Dhaka
- Qibla (true north)
- 277.6° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 277.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.4° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 5,172 km
- Coordinates
- 23.8103, 90.4125
To pray in Dhaka, face W, precisely 277.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 5,172 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Dhaka the magnetic declination is about 0.4° west, so your compass should read roughly 277.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Dhaka
What is the Qibla direction in Dhaka?
In Dhaka, the Qibla direction is 277.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 277.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.4° west.
How far is Dhaka from Makkah?
Dhaka is approximately 5,172 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 Dhaka?
Face W (277.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.