Qibla Direction in Manila
The Qibla in Manila, Philippines is 289.0° from true north (WNW), about 8,525 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Manila
- Qibla (true north)
- 289.0° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 291.8°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.7° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 8,525 km
- Coordinates
- 14.5995, 120.9842
To pray in Manila, face WNW, precisely 289.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 8,525 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Manila the magnetic declination is about 2.7° west, so your compass should read roughly 291.8° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Manila
What is the Qibla direction in Manila?
In Manila, the Qibla direction is 289.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 291.8°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.7° west.
How far is Manila from Makkah?
Manila is approximately 8,525 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 Manila?
Face WNW (289.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.