Qibla direction in Almaty, Kazakhstan
From Almaty, the Qibla is 246.6° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,193 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Almaty
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 Almaty today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Almaty). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Almaty
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 246.6° (WSW).
- 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 Kazakhstan
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Almaty: sun times for Almaty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Almaty?
From Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Qibla is 246.6° from true north, which is west-southwest (WSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Almaty from Mecca?
Almaty is about 4,193 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 246.6° 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 Almaty today?
Today in Almaty: Fajr 04:14, Dhuhr 11:42, Asr 14:58, Maghrib 17:34, Isha 19:03 (Muslim World League method, local time).