Qibla direction in Astana, Kazakhstan
From Astana, the Qibla is 231.5° from true north — southwest (SW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,292 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Astana
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 Astana 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 Astana
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 231.5° (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 Kazakhstan
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Astana: sun times for Astana.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Astana?
From Astana, Kazakhstan, the Qibla is 231.5° from true north, which is southwest (SW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Astana from Mecca?
Astana is about 4,292 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 231.5° 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 Astana today?
Today in Astana: Fajr 04:23, Dhuhr 12:03, Asr 15:10, Maghrib 17:52, Isha 19:36 (Muslim World League method, local time).