Qibla direction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
From Riyadh, the Qibla is 244.2° from true north — west-southwest (WSW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 793 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Riyadh
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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 244.2° (WSW).
- 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 Riyadh: sun times for Riyadh.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Riyadh?
From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Qibla is 244.2° from true north, which is west-southwest (WSW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Riyadh from Mecca?
Riyadh is about 793 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 244.2° 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 Riyadh today?
Today in Riyadh: Fajr 04:29, Dhuhr 11:42, Asr 15:06, Maghrib 17:40, Isha 18:51 (Muslim World League method, local time).