Find Qibla without a phone compass
You can calculate the Qibla angle from your location even when the phone has no compass sensor. Apply that angle clockwise from true north with a separate physical compass, or use a direction confirmed by a local mosque or another reliable local reference.
Use a physical compass
- Use GetQibla to calculate the angle from your location.
- Find true north, accounting for local magnetic declination if necessary.
- Turn clockwise by the displayed angle.
- Mark or remember that direction.
Use a trusted local direction
A nearby established mosque can provide a useful local reference. Buildings and prayer spaces should be checked rather than assumed, especially when precision matters.
About sun-based methods
The Sun can be used to establish directions, but the method depends on date, time and location. Use an authoritative local astronomical source rather than a generic rule.