Qibla direction in Penang
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Penang the qibla is towards the west: 291.57° from true north in George Town. Across the region the bearing runs from 291.5° to 291.7°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 28 cities in Penang, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Penang
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| George Town | 291.57° · west |
| Paya Terubong | 291.60° · west |
| Bukit Mertajam | 291.58° · west |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | 291.60° · west |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | 291.63° · west |
| Tasek Gelugor | 291.52° · west |
| Bayan Lepas | 291.64° · west |
| Butterworth | 291.58° · west |
| Val Dor | 291.64° · west |
| Perai | 291.58° · west |
All 28 cities in Penang
- Ayer Itam
- Balik Pulau
- Batu Feringgi
- Bayan Lepas
- Bukit Gemuroh
- Bukit Mertajam
- Bukit Tambun
- Bukit Tengah
- Butterworth
- George Town
- Glugor
- Jawi
- Jelutong
- Kampung Sungai Ara
- Kampung Sungai Glugur
- Kampung Teluk Air Tawar
- Kampung Teluk Kumbar
- Kepala Batas
- Kubang Semang
- Nibong Tebal
- Paya Terubong
- Perai
- Permatang Kuching
- Relau
- Sungai Dua
- Sungai Jawi
- Tasek Gelugor
- Val Dor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Penang?
Towards the west. In George Town it is 291.57°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Penang lie between 291.5° and 291.7°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Penang?
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.