Qibla direction in Chennai, India
From Chennai, the Qibla is 287.9° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,382 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Chennai
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 Chennai 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 Chennai
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 287.9° (WNW).
- 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.
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Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Chennai: sun times for Chennai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Chennai?
From Chennai, India, the Qibla is 287.9° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Chennai from Mecca?
Chennai is about 4,382 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 287.9° 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 Chennai today?
Today in Chennai: Fajr 04:47, Dhuhr 11:58, Asr 15:18, Maghrib 17:58, Isha 19:04 (Muslim World League method, local time).