Qibla Direction
Hold your phone flat, away from metal and magnets. When the arrow points up, you are facing the Qibla.
The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, which Muslims face in prayer. This page works out that direction from your exact location, as an angle measured clockwise from true north.
Tap the button and allow location access. Your position stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere. On a phone, the arrow turns with the built-in compass.
The angle follows the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, which is why it can look different from a flat map.
Qibla direction in big cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the Qibla direction?
Tap the button on this page and allow location access. The page shows the angle from true north to the Kaaba and, on a phone, an arrow that points the way.
Is the Qibla always east or south-east?
No. It depends on where you are: from Europe it is roughly south-east, from Indonesia north-west, from North America north-east.
Why does my phone compass point a little off?
Phone compasses are disturbed by metal, magnets and cases. Calibrate it by moving the phone in a figure of eight, and stand away from metal objects.
What is the difference between true north and magnetic north?
Maps and this page use true north, the direction of the North Pole. A magnetic compass points to magnetic north, which can be several degrees away depending on where you live.