Qibla direction in Van, Türkiye
From Van, the Qibla is 191.2° from true north — south (S). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,929 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Van
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 Van 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 Van
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 191.2° (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 Türkiye
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Van: sun times for Van.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Van?
From Van, Türkiye, the Qibla is 191.2° from true north, which is south (S). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Van from Mecca?
Van is about 1,929 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 191.2° 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 Van today?
Today in Van: Fajr 04:50, Dhuhr 11:51, Asr 14:56, Maghrib 17:23, Isha 18:46 (Muslim World League method, local time).