Qibla direction in Herāt, Afghanistan
From Herāt, the Qibla is 242.5° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,617 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Herāt
Hold a compass or use your phone’s compass app and face the bearing shown above. The bearing is true north, not magnetic north.
Prayer times in Herāt today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Kabul). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Herāt
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 242.5° (WSW).
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Want the bearing for your exact street rather than the city centre? The live Qibla finder uses your device location and, on phones, the built-in compass.
Qibla from other cities in Afghanistan
- Kabul 250.8°
- Mazār-e Sharīf 244.7°
- Kandahār 252.5°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Herāt: sun times for Herāt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Herāt?
From Herāt, Afghanistan, the Qibla is 242.5° from true north, which is west-southwest (WSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Herāt from Mecca?
Herāt is about 2,617 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle (the shortest path over the surface of the Earth).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 242.5° bearing is measured from true north. Phone compasses often show magnetic north, which differs by the local magnetic declination. Set your compass app to true north if it offers the option.
What are the prayer times in Herāt today?
Today in Herāt: Fajr 04:52, Dhuhr 12:10, Asr 15:32, Maghrib 18:05, Isha 19:24 (Muslim World League method, local time).