Qibla direction in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
From Makkah, the Qibla is 172.7° from true north — south (S). The Kaaba in Mecca is 0 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Makkah
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 Makkah today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Riyadh). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Makkah
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 172.7° (S).
- 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 Saudi Arabia
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Makkah: sun times for Makkah.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Makkah?
From Makkah, Saudi Arabia, the Qibla is 172.7° from true north, which is south (S). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Makkah from Mecca?
Makkah is about 0 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 172.7° 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 Makkah today?
Today in Makkah: Fajr 04:58, Dhuhr 12:10, Asr 15:33, Maghrib 18:08, Isha 19:18 (Muslim World League method, local time).