Qibla Direction in George Town
The Qibla direction in George Town is 291.6° measured clockwise from true north, towards the west-northwest. The Kaaba in Mecca is about 6,739 km away.
How to face the Qibla in George Town
- Face north, then turn clockwise by 291.6°. You will be facing west-northwest, towards the Kaaba.
- Or use the compass above: choose George Town, press Enable compass on your phone and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker.
- Place your prayer mat so that your feet and chest face that direction.
Check the Qibla with the sun in George Town
Twice a year the sun stands straight above the Kaaba: around 27 or 28 May at 09:18 UTC, and around 15 or 16 July at 09:27 UTC. At that moment, wherever the sun is up, the shadow of an upright stick points exactly away from the Qibla.
In George Town that is about 17:18 local time (UTC+08:00) in late May, and 17:27 in mid-July. The sun is then about 29° above the horizon, so you can mark the shadow of a stick or a plumb line on level ground and compare it with your compass.
Qibla questions
What is the Qibla direction in George Town?
From George Town the Qibla is 291.6° from true north, which is west-northwest. The Kaaba is about 6,739 km away.
How do I find the Qibla in George Town with my phone?
Open the Qibla finder on this page, choose George Town or allow your location, press Enable compass and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker at the top.
Is the angle from true north or magnetic north?
From true north. Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees depending on where you are.