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Qibla direction in Zanjan, Iran

From Zanjan, the Qibla is 208.7° from true north — south-southwest (SSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,892 km away along the great circle.

Qibla direction from Zanjan

NESW
208.7°
SSW from true north
1,892 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 Zanjan today

Fajr
05:00
Sunrise
06:26
Dhuhr
12:01
Asr
15:08
Maghrib
17:34
Isha
18:55

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 Zanjan

  1. Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
  2. Turn until the compass reads 208.7° (SSW).
  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 Iran

Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Zanjan: sun times for Zanjan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Zanjan?

From Zanjan, Iran, the Qibla is 208.7° from true north, which is south-southwest (SSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.

How far is Zanjan from Mecca?

Zanjan is about 1,892 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 208.7° 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 Zanjan today?

Today in Zanjan: Fajr 05:00, Dhuhr 12:01, Asr 15:08, Maghrib 17:34, Isha 18:55 (Muslim World League method, local time).