Islamic Prayer Times

Qibla Direction Finder

Find the exact Qibla direction from anywhere in the world. Our GPS-based tool automatically detects your location and calculates the precise bearing to the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

The Qibla direction is the direction Muslims face during their five daily prayers, pointing towards the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Determining the correct Qibla is an essential part of Islamic worship, as it ensures that prayers are directed towards the holiest site in Islam. The Qibla is calculated by finding the shortest great-circle path from the worshipper's geographic location to the Kaaba.

Our Qibla direction finder uses your device's GPS coordinates to calculate the precise bearing to the Kaaba (located at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). The tool accounts for the Earth's curvature using spherical trigonometry, providing an accurate bearing in degrees from true North. Whether you're in London, New York, Jakarta, or anywhere else in the world, this tool gives you the exact direction to face during prayer.

If GPS is not available or denied, you can manually enter your city name to get the Qibla bearing for that location. The visual compass displays the direction with an animated arrow pointing towards Makkah, making it easy to orient yourself.

Find Your Qibla Direction

Auto-detect your location or enter a city manually.

Uses your device GPS to calculate the exact Qibla bearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qibla direction?

Qibla direction is the direction Muslims face during prayer, pointing towards the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is determined by calculating the shortest great-circle path from the worshipper's location to the Kaaba.

How accurate is this Qibla finder?

This Qibla finder calculates the bearing using precise geographic coordinates and the WGS-84 ellipsoid model. The accuracy depends on your device's GPS precision, which is typically within 3-5 meters. For most purposes, this provides a highly accurate Qibla direction.

What direction is Qibla from London, New York, and Riyadh?

From London, the Qibla direction is approximately 118° (ESE). From New York City, it is approximately 57° (NE). From Riyadh, it is approximately 251° (WSW). Our tool calculates the exact bearing for your specific location.

Why does my compass app show a different Qibla angle?

Different Qibla apps may use different calculation methods. Some use the great-circle bearing (shortest path), while others use rhumb-line bearing. Additionally, magnetic declination (the difference between magnetic north and true north) can cause variations. Our tool uses the great-circle bearing with true north, which is the most widely accepted method.