Qibla direction in Kedah
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Kedah the qibla is towards the west: 291.43° from true north in Sungai Petani. Across the region the bearing runs from 291° to 292°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 28 cities in Kedah, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Kedah
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Sungai Petani | 291.43° · west |
| Alor Setar | 291.20° · west |
| Kulim | 291.57° · west |
| Pendang | 291.25° · west |
| Yan Besar | 291.37° · west |
| Jitra | 291.11° · west |
| Kampong Sidam | 291.49° · west |
| Padang Serai | 291.50° · west |
| Bedong | 291.39° · west |
| Bandar Baharu | 291.70° · west |
All 28 cities in Kedah
- Alor Setar
- Anak Bukit
- Bandar Baharu
- Bedong
- Changlun
- Gurun
- Jitra
- Kampong Sidam
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu
- Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka
- Kampung Kupang
- Kota Kuala Muda
- Kuah
- Kuala Kedah
- Kuala Ketil
- Kulim
- Lunas
- Padang Besar
- Padang Serai
- Pendang
- Pokok Sena
- Pulai
- Sik
- Sungai Lalang
- Sungai Petani
- Teloi Kanan
- Tokai
- Yan Besar
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Kedah?
Towards the west. In Sungai Petani it is 291.43°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Kedah lie between 291° and 292°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Kedah?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.