Find Qibla
Degrees start at north and move clockwise: 0° is north, 90° is east, 180° is south and 270° is west.
We calculate the shortest direction from your location to the Kaaba in Makkah. Your phone compass turns that direction into the arrow. Your location stays on this device.
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Qibla direction guide
The Qibla is the direction to the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Muslims face it during salah (prayer). The direction changes from place to place, so your location matters.
How to face the Qibla
Allow your location
Tap Find Qibla and allow location access. GetQibla uses it in your browser to calculate the direction from where you are.
Allow compass access
If your phone asks for compass or motion access, allow it. This lets the arrow respond as you turn your phone.
Move your phone slowly
Hold your phone steady and move it slowly until the arrow turns green. Keep it away from magnets and large metal objects.
Face the arrow
When the arrow is green, point the top of your phone in that direction. That is the Qibla from your location.
How Qibla direction is calculated
GetQibla uses your latitude and longitude and the Kaaba’s fixed coordinates to calculate the initial great-circle bearing, the shortest direction over the Earth’s surface. It compares that angle with the heading from your phone. The calculation runs in your browser.
Qibla direction facts
- The Kaaba is in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
- There is no single Qibla compass direction for everyone. It depends on where you are.
- The angle is measured clockwise from true north: 0° north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west.
- Magnets and nearby metal can affect a phone compass. Calibrate it if the reading jumps or looks wrong.
Qibla questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction?
The Qibla is the direction Muslims face during prayer. It points to the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
How do I find Qibla on my phone?
Tap Find Qibla, allow location and compass access, and move your phone slowly until the arrow turns green. Face the top of your phone in that direction.
Why does Qibla direction change?
The Kaaba is in one fixed place while people use the app from different locations around the world, so the direction depends on where you are.
What does the Qibla angle mean?
The Qibla angle is measured clockwise from true north. For example, 260° points a little south of due west, while 270° is due west.
Does GetQibla store my location?
No. GetQibla calculates the direction in your browser. Your location and compass readings are not sent to a server, and no account is needed.
Why is my phone compass inaccurate?
Magnets, metal objects, browser limits and a phone that needs calibration can affect a compass. Move away from interference and calibrate the phone.