Qibla Direction in Colchester
The qibla direction in Colchester is 59.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,025 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
59.0°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,025 km
Which way is qibla in Colchester?
Hold your phone flat and away from metal, speakers and magnets. The bearing is measured from true north; phone compasses measure magnetic north, and most phones correct for this automatically. If the arrow jumps, move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.
Which way is the qibla in Colchester?
From Colchester the qibla is 59.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 59.0° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,025 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Colchester to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Colchester today
At 16:07 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.
Times are calculated from the Sun's position for the city centre and are exact to about a minute. They change slowly from day to day.
Kaaba direction from Colchester on the map
Qibla in Colchester: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Colchester?
From Colchester the qibla is 59.0° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Colchester?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,025 km from Colchester along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Colchester using the Sun?
At 16:07 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.