Qibla direction in Palestinian Territories
From Gaza, the Qibla is 153.3° from true north, south-southeast (SSE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,241 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Palestinian Territories
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazaprayer times | 153.3° | south-southeast (SSE) | 1,241 km |
How to face the Qibla in Palestinian Territories
- 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 Palestinian Territories: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Palestinian Territories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Palestinian Territories?
From Gaza, the only city of Palestinian Territories in this list, the Qibla is 153.3° from true north, which is south-southeast (SSE). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Gaza from Mecca?
Gaza is about 1,241 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.