Qibla Direction in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Today 2026-09-12: Qibla direction in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia with a 290.62 degree true-north bearing, latitude, longitude, and compass guidance.
Qibla Bearing for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- City
- Kota Kinabalu
- Country
- Malaysia
- Latitude
- 5.97490
- Longitude
- 116.07240
- Approximate direction
- west
The bearing is calculated from Kota Kinabalu coordinates toward Makkah and is measured clockwise from true north, not magnetic north.
To use a compass or phone, keep the device level and align the indicator with this degree. Magnetic compasses can be affected by metal objects and local magnetic variation, so check from an open spot when precision matters.
Qibla Direction in Kota Kinabalu
Qibla bearing from Kota Kinabalu is calculated from city coordinates toward Makkah.
The bearing helps residents and travelers orient themselves in a new home, hotel, or workplace, while phone compasses can still be affected indoors.
Use it as a strong directional reference and confirm local mosque signs when available.
After checking qibla direction in Kota Kinabalu, use weekly prayer times or monthly prayer times to follow the prayer timetable.
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Prayer and Time Guide for Kota Kinabalu
Frequently Asked Questions
Are prayer times in Kota Kinabalu official for every mosque?
No. Times are calculated for the city using coordinates, timezone, and method.
Why can Fajr or Maghrib differ between cities?
Prayer times depend on longitude, latitude, timezone, and calculation method, so differences can appear even inside one country.