Qibla direction in Amritsar, India
From Amritsar, the Qibla is 260.6° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 3,649 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Amritsar
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 Amritsar today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Kolkata). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Amritsar
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 260.6° (W).
- 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 India
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Amritsar: sun times for Amritsar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Amritsar?
From Amritsar, India, the Qibla is 260.6° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Amritsar from Mecca?
Amritsar is about 3,649 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 260.6° 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 Amritsar today?
Today in Amritsar: Fajr 05:03, Dhuhr 12:20, Asr 15:43, Maghrib 18:15, Isha 19:31 (Muslim World League method, local time).