Qibla direction in Tripoli, Libya
From Tripoli, the Qibla is 109.2° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,916 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Tripoli
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 Tripoli today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Tripoli). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Tripoli
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 109.2° (ESE).
- 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 Libya
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tripoli: sun times for Tripoli.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Tripoli?
From Tripoli, Libya, the Qibla is 109.2° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Tripoli from Mecca?
Tripoli is about 2,916 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 109.2° 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 Tripoli today?
Today in Tripoli: Fajr 05:39, Dhuhr 12:56, Asr 16:19, Maghrib 18:52, Isha 20:09 (Muslim World League method, local time).