Qibla direction in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur the qibla is towards the north-west: 292.54° from true north in Kuala Lumpur. Across the region the bearing runs from 292° to 293°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. Each of its 24 cities has a page with the exact bearing.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 292.54° · north-west |
| Taman Petaling | 292.51° · north-west |
| Setapak | 292.50° · west |
| Wangsa Maju | 292.50° · north-west |
| Bukit Jalil | 292.58° · north-west |
| Cheras | 292.55° · north-west |
| Titiwangsa | 292.52° · north-west |
| Bukit Bintang | 292.53° · north-west |
| Sentul | 292.52° · north-west |
| Kepong | 292.51° · north-west |
All 24 cities in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
- Alam Damai
- Bangsar
- Bukit Bintang
- Bukit Jalil
- Bukit Kerinchi
- Cheras
- Desa Parkcity
- Desa Petaling
- Kepong
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuchai Lama
- Mont Kiara
- Sentul
- Seputeh
- Setapak
- Sri Petaling
- Taman Desa
- Taman Melati
- Taman OUG
- Taman Petaling
- Taman Sri Sinar
- Taman Tun Dr Ismail
- Titiwangsa
- Wangsa Maju
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur?
Towards the north-west. In Kuala Lumpur it is 292.54°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur lie between 292° and 293°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur?
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.