Qibla direction in Oman
Across 3 cities in Oman, the Qibla points west (W): 266.1°–266.5° from true north, from Muscat to Bawshar. Seeb is the closest to Mecca at 1,901 km, Muscat the farthest at 1,923 km.
Qibla by city in Oman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatprayer times | 266.5° | west (W) | 1,923 km |
| Seebprayer times | 266.1° | west (W) | 1,901 km |
| Bawsharprayer times | 266.5° | west (W) | 1,922 km |
How to face the Qibla in Oman
- 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 Oman: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Oman.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Oman?
In Oman the Qibla is to the west (W): 266.1°–266.5° from true north depending on the city. From Muscat, the largest city, it is 266.5°. Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Oman?
Nearly. Across the 3 cities listed here it changes by 0.4°, from 266.1° in Muscat to 266.5° in Bawshar. A city-level bearing is accurate for the whole city; the live Qibla finder gives the bearing for your exact position.
How far is Oman from Mecca?
Seeb is the closest city in this list, 1,901 km from the Kaaba along the great circle, and Muscat the farthest at 1,923 km.