Gwangju, South Korea
Face 286.24° from North in Gwangju
Visualize the direct path from Gwangju to the Holy Kaaba in Mecca
The curved line shows the great circle path (shortest distance) between Gwangju and Mecca
This comprehensive guide provides Gwangju residents with the accurate qibla direction of 286.24° for daily prayers. Whether you're in downtown Gwangju or the surrounding areas, our calculation takes into account your location's precise coordinates to ensure correct prayer orientation.
Located at strategic coordinates, Gwangju has a unique qibla angle due to its position relative to Makkah. Understanding this geographic relationship helps Muslims appreciate the spiritual connection between Gwangju and the holy city of Makkah, despite the distance of thousands of kilometers.
Unlike prayer times which change with seasons, the qibla direction for Gwangju remains constant at 286.24° throughout the year. This consistency allows Gwangju Muslims to permanently mark the Qibla direction in their homes, workplaces, or local prayer rooms. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need to verify the qibla direction in Gwangju.
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