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Qibla direction

Find the direction of the Kaaba from your location or a Saudi city, with the exact angle from north and a live compass on your phone.

Qibla direction

243.8°

clockwise from north

Distance to the Kaaba: 790 km

Hold your phone flat, away from metal and magnets. If the compass seems off, move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.

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How to use it

  1. Choose your city, or tap Use my location.
  2. Tap Use the compass and hold your phone flat.
  3. Turn until the 🕋 arrow points straight up. The ring turns green when you’re facing the Qibla.

Without a compass, use the angle: stand facing north and turn clockwise by that many degrees.

Qibla from Saudi cities

City Direction from north
Riyadh 244°
Jeddah 96°
Madinah 176°
Dammam 244°

See today’s prayer times for your city.

Qibla direction: common questions

How is the Qibla direction calculated?

By the shortest path on the globe from your location to the Kaaba in Makkah. It’s shown as degrees clockwise from true north.

Why does the compass seem off?

Phone compasses are affected by metal, magnets and cases. Move away from them and move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes. Tap Use the compass and allow motion access when asked.

Embed this tool on your website

Paste this code into your website or blog. The tool works inside the frame, and the link under it credits Adatna.