Qibla direction in Madrid, Spain
From Madrid, the Qibla is 104.0° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,598 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Madrid
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 Madrid today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/Madrid). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Madrid
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 104.0° (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 Spain
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Madrid: sun times for Madrid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Madrid?
From Madrid, Spain, the Qibla is 104.0° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Madrid from Mecca?
Madrid is about 4,598 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 104.0° 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 Madrid today?
Today in Madrid: Fajr 06:40, Dhuhr 14:04, Asr 17:22, Maghrib 19:57, Isha 21:22 (Muslim World League method, local time).