Qibla Direction in Manama
The Qibla in Manama, Bahrain is 246.2° from true north (WSW), about 1,217 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Manama
- Qibla (true north)
- 246.2° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 243.3°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.9° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,217 km
- Coordinates
- 26.2285, 50.5860
To pray in Manama, face WSW, precisely 246.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,217 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Manama the magnetic declination is about 2.9° east, so your compass should read roughly 243.3° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Manama
What is the Qibla direction in Manama?
In Manama, the Qibla direction is 246.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 243.3°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.9° east.
How far is Manama from Makkah?
Manama is approximately 1,217 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 Manama?
Face WSW (246.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.