Qibla direction in Karaj, Iran
From Karaj, the Qibla is 217.1° from true north — southwest (SW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,934 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Karaj
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 Karaj today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Tehran). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Karaj
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 217.1° (SW).
- 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 Iran
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Karaj: sun times for Karaj.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Karaj?
From Karaj, Iran, the Qibla is 217.1° from true north, which is southwest (SW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Karaj from Mecca?
Karaj is about 1,934 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 217.1° 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 Karaj today?
Today in Karaj: Fajr 04:37, Dhuhr 11:55, Asr 15:14, Maghrib 17:47, Isha 19:07 (Muslim World League method, local time).