Qibla direction in Wales
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Wales the qibla is towards the south-east: 115.67° from true north in Cardiff. Across the region the bearing runs from 115° to 117°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 41 cities in Wales, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Wales
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Cardiff | 115.67° · south-east |
| Swansea | 114.99° · south-east |
| Newport | 115.96° · south-east |
| Rhondda | 115.55° · south-east |
| Wrexham | 117.27° · south-east |
| Buckley | 117.27° · south-east |
| Tonypandy | 115.51° · south-east |
| Barry | 115.49° · south-east |
| Bridgend | 115.27° · south-east |
| Llanelli | 114.82° · south-east |
All 41 cities in Wales
- Aberdare
- Aberystwyth
- Ammanford
- Bangor
- Barry
- Blackwood
- Bridgend
- Briton Ferry
- Brymbo
- Buckley
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthen
- Clydach
- Coity
- Colwyn Bay
- Cwmbran
- Deeside
- Ebbw Vale
- Flint
- Gelligaer
- Gorseinon
- Hawarden
- Llandudno
- Llanelli
- Maesteg
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Neath
- Newport
- Penarth
- Pontypool
- Pontypridd
- Porthcawl
- Prestatyn
- Rhondda
- Rhosllannerchrugog
- Rhyl
- Risca
- Swansea
- Tonypandy
- Wrexham
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Wales?
Towards the south-east. In Cardiff it is 115.67°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Wales lie between 115° and 117°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Wales?
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.