Qibla direction in Kyrgyzstan
Across 2 cities in Kyrgyzstan, the Qibla points west-southwest (WSW): 244.6°–245.6° from true north, from Bishkek to Osh. Osh is the closest to Mecca at 3,759 km, Bishkek the farthest at 4,003 km.
Qibla by city in Kyrgyzstan
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkekprayer times | 244.6° | west-southwest (WSW) | 4,003 km |
| Oshprayer times | 245.6° | west-southwest (WSW) | 3,759 km |
How to face the Qibla in Kyrgyzstan
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Kyrgyzstan: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kyrgyzstan?
In Kyrgyzstan the Qibla is to the west-southwest (WSW): 244.6°–245.6° from true north depending on the city. From Bishkek, the largest city, it is 244.6°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Kyrgyzstan?
Nearly. Across the 2 cities listed here it changes by 1.0°, from 244.6° in Bishkek to 245.6° in Osh. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Kyrgyzstan from Mecca?
Osh is the closest city in this list, 3,759 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Bishkek the farthest at 4,003 km.