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Qibla direction in Gandhinagar, India

From Gandhinagar, the Qibla is 273.1° from true north — west (W). The Kaaba in Mecca is 3,379 km away along the great circle.

Qibla direction from Gandhinagar

NESW
273.1°
W from true north
3,379 km to the Kaaba

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 Gandhinagar today

Fajr
05:22
Sunrise
06:37
Dhuhr
12:24
Asr
15:42
Maghrib
18:10
Isha
19:21

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 Gandhinagar

  1. Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
  2. Turn until the compass reads 273.1° (W).
  3. 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 Gandhinagar: sun times for Gandhinagar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Gandhinagar?

From Gandhinagar, India, the Qibla is 273.1° from true north, which is west (W). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.

How far is Gandhinagar from Mecca?

Gandhinagar is about 3,379 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 273.1° 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 Gandhinagar today?

Today in Gandhinagar: Fajr 05:22, Dhuhr 12:24, Asr 15:42, Maghrib 18:10, Isha 19:21 (Muslim World League method, local time).