Qibla Direction in Paris
The Qibla in Paris, France is 119.2° from true north (ESE), about 4,496 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Paris
- Qibla (true north)
- 119.2° (ESE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 117.1°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,496 km
- Coordinates
- 48.8566, 2.3522
To pray in Paris, face ESE, precisely 119.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,496 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Paris the magnetic declination is about 2.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 117.1° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Paris
What is the Qibla direction in Paris?
In Paris, the Qibla direction is 119.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ESE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 117.1°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.1° east.
How far is Paris from Makkah?
Paris is approximately 4,496 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 Paris?
Face ESE (119.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.