Qibla finder / Singapore
Qibla direction from Singapore, 293.0° west-northwest
From Singapore, face 293.0° clockwise from true north to face the Kaaba in Makkah, 7,269 km away. With a magnetic compass, face 292.8°.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 7,269 km (4,517 miles)
- Magnetic compass bearing
- 292.8°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.2° east
- City centre
- 1.3521, 103.8198
How to face the qibla
Stand with a compass and turn until it reads 292.8°. That is 293.0° from true north, adjusted for the 0.2° east magnetic declination in Singapore. Or open the live compass on your phone.
Worked out for the centre of Singapore. Across the city the direction changes by less than a degree.
Guide
Why the qibla is west-northwest from Singapore
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, measured along the shortest path over the globe. From Singapore that path leaves heading west-northwest, at 293.0° from true north. Flat maps distort this route, so it can look wrong on a map even though it is the true direction.
A compass points to magnetic north, which in Singapore is 0.2° east of true north this year, by the World Magnetic Model 2025. That is why the compass bearing, 292.8°, differs from the true bearing.
Someone far from Makkah faces the direction (jihah) of the Kaaba. A small turn to the left or right does not affect the prayer, and a prayer made after a genuine effort stays valid even if you later learn you were slightly off.
Other madhhabs
- Shafi'i
- The stronger view is to aim at the Kaaba itself by your best effort, even from far away.
- Maliki, Hanbali
- Facing the direction is enough, as in the Hanafi school.
Qibla from cities nearby
| City | Qibla | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru | 293.0° | WNW |
| Malacca | 292.9° | WNW |
| Putrajaya | 292.6° | WNW |
| Kuala Lumpur | 292.5° | WNW |
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar.
Questions
Good to know
What is the qibla direction from Singapore?
The qibla from Singapore is 293.0° from true north, which is west-northwest. With an ordinary magnetic compass, face 292.8°.
How far is Singapore from Makkah?
About 7,269 km (4,517 miles) in a straight line over the globe.
Why is the qibla west-northwest from Singapore?
The qibla follows the shortest route over the curved Earth to the Kaaba, called a great circle. On a flat map this route looks curved, so the direction can look different from what a map suggests.
How exact do I need to be?
In the Hanafi school, someone far from Makkah faces the general direction of the Kaaba. A small turn to either side does not affect the prayer. Do your best, or follow the direction of your local masjid.