Qibla direction in Ganja, Azerbaijan
From Ganja, the Qibla is 198.0° from true north — south-southwest (SSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,228 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Ganja
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 Ganja today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Baku). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Ganja
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 198.0° (SSW).
- 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 Azerbaijan
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Ganja: sun times for Ganja.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Ganja?
From Ganja, Azerbaijan, the Qibla is 198.0° from true north, which is south-southwest (SSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Ganja from Mecca?
Ganja is about 2,228 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 198.0° 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 Ganja today?
Today in Ganja: Fajr 05:19, Dhuhr 12:44, Asr 16:02, Maghrib 18:37, Isha 20:02 (Muslim World League method, local time).