Qibla direction in Pahang
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Pahang the qibla is towards the west: 292.02° from true north in Kuantan. Across the region the bearing runs from 292.0° to 292.5°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 13 cities in Pahang, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Pahang
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Kuantan | 292.02° · west |
| Maran | 292.18° · west |
| Temerluh | 292.29° · west |
| Bentong Town | 292.32° · west |
| Kampung Perak | 292.08° · west |
| Mentakab | 292.28° · west |
| Bentong | 292.32° · west |
| Raub | 292.20° · west |
| Jerantut | 292.07° · west |
| Pekan | 292.15° · west |
All 13 cities in Pahang
- Bandar Tun Razak
- Bentong
- Bentong Town
- FELDA Chini
- Jerantut
- Kampung Perak
- Kuala Lipis
- Kuantan
- Maran
- Mentakab
- Pekan
- Raub
- Temerluh
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Pahang?
Towards the west. In Kuantan it is 292.02°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Pahang lie between 292.0° and 292.5°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Pahang?
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.