France Qibla Direction & Prayer Times
The qibla direction in France changes from city to city. The table below lists the qibla angle (degrees from true north) and the great-circle distance to the Kaaba for 13 cities. In Paris, for example, the qibla is 119° (southeast). Tap a city for the live compass and its prayer times.
Cities in France — qibla angle and prayer times
| City | Qibla angle | To the Kaaba | Prayer times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 119.2° southeast | 4,496 km | Prayer Times |
| Marseille | 116.3° southeast | 4,002 km | Prayer Times |
| Lyon | 118.6° southeast | 4,165 km | Prayer Times |
| Toulouse | 112.4° east | 4,304 km | Prayer Times |
| Nice | 119° southeast | 3,887 km | Prayer Times |
| Nantes | 113.3° southeast | 4,676 km | Prayer Times |
| Marne La Vallée | 119.5° southeast | 4,477 km | Prayer Times |
| Strasbourg | 125.3° southeast | 4,145 km | — |
| Bordeaux | 111.8° east | 4,506 km | — |
| Montpellier | 115° southeast | 4,126 km | — |
| Lille | 121.7° southeast | 4,553 km | — |
| Paris 15 Vaugirard | 119.1° southeast | 4,499 km | — |
| Rennes | 114° southeast | 4,724 km | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla direction in France?
There is no single angle for a whole country — the qibla depends on your coordinates. In Paris, for instance, the qibla is 119° from true north. Pick your own city in the table above.
Why does my phone compass show a different number?
A phone compass points to magnetic north, while the table uses true (geographic) north. The gap between them is the magnetic declination, and every city page shows it separately.
Which method are the prayer times based on?
Each country uses its official or most widely accepted method — Umm al-Qura, Karachi, Egyptian GAS, MWL, ISNA and so on. The method in use is stated on every prayer-times page.