Qibla direction in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
From Ashgabat, the Qibla is 229.3° from true north — southwest (SW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 2,557 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Ashgabat
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 Ashgabat today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Ashgabat). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Ashgabat
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 229.3° (SW).
- 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.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Ashgabat: sun times for Ashgabat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Ashgabat?
From Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Qibla is 229.3° from true north, which is southwest (SW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Ashgabat from Mecca?
Ashgabat is about 2,557 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 229.3° 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 Ashgabat today?
Today in Ashgabat: Fajr 05:50, Dhuhr 12:51, Asr 15:56, Maghrib 18:23, Isha 19:46 (Muslim World League method, local time).