Thailand Qibla Direction & Prayer Times
The qibla direction in Thailand 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 15 cities. In Bangkok, for example, the qibla is 287° (west). Tap a city for the live compass and its prayer times.
Calculation details
These values are applied the same way on every city page in this country.
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League · Fajr 18° / Isha 17°
- Asr
- shadow ×1 (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali)
- Qibla angle
- 284° – 291° · west
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 6,213 – 6,691 km · Lampang … Hat Yai
- Time zones
- Asia/Bangkok
- Cities covered
- 15 cities · 2 with prayer times
Regions
- Bangkok (8)
- Nonthaburi (2)
- Chon Buri (2)
Cities in Thailand — qibla angle and prayer times
| City | Qibla angle | To the Kaaba | Prayer times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 286.9° west | 6,451 km | Prayer Times |
| Samut Prakan | 287° west | 6,466 km | Prayer Times |
| Mueang Nonthaburi | 286.8° west | 6,449 km | — |
| Chon Buri | 287.1° west | 6,514 km | — |
| Bang Khae | 286.9° west | 6,443 km | — |
| Hat Yai | 290.7° west | 6,691 km | — |
| Pak Kret | 286.8° west | 6,446 km | — |
| Sai Mai | 286.8° west | 6,461 km | — |
| Si Racha | 287.3° west | 6,514 km | — |
| Khlong Sam Wa | 286.8° west | 6,472 km | — |
| Lat Krabang | 286.9° west | 6,481 km | — |
| Ban Khlong Prawet | 286.9° west | 6,471 km | — |
| Nong Chok | 286.8° west | 6,485 km | — |
| Lampang | 283.9° west | 6,213 km | — |
| Nong Khaem | 286.9° west | 6,437 km | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla direction in Thailand?
There is no single angle for a whole country — the qibla depends on your coordinates. In Bangkok, for instance, the qibla is 287° 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.