Qibla direction in Istanbul, Türkiye
From Istanbul, the Qibla is 151.6° from true north — south-southeast (SSE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,407 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Istanbul
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 Istanbul today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/Istanbul). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Istanbul
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 151.6° (SSE).
- 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 Türkiye
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Istanbul: sun times for Istanbul.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Istanbul?
From Istanbul, Türkiye, the Qibla is 151.6° from true north, which is south-southeast (SSE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Istanbul from Mecca?
Istanbul is about 2,407 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 151.6° 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 Istanbul today?
Today in Istanbul: Fajr 05:31, Dhuhr 12:53, Asr 16:09, Maghrib 18:43, Isha 20:09 (Muslim World League method, local time).