Find the Direction to Mecca
GPS-based Qibla compass. Tap "Enable Compass" on mobile for real-time direction.
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About Qibla Direction
What is Qibla?
Qibla is the direction Muslims face during prayer (Salah), pointing toward the Kaaba inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
How is it calculated?
The Qibla bearing is calculated using your GPS coordinates and the great-circle (shortest path) formula to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E.
Live compass
On mobile devices with a magnetometer, enable the live compass so the needle always points toward Mecca as you rotate your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qibla?
Qibla is the direction that Muslims face during prayer (Salah), pointing toward the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).
How is the Qibla direction calculated?
The Qibla bearing is calculated from your GPS coordinates using the great-circle (shortest path) formula to the Kaaba. The result is a compass bearing in degrees from North.
How accurate is the Qibla compass?
The Qibla bearing calculation is highly accurate for any location on Earth. On mobile devices with a magnetometer, the live compass provides real-time orientation so the needle always points toward Mecca.
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