Qibla direction in Aden, Yemen
From Aden, the Qibla is 330.8° from true north — north-northwest (NNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,109 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Aden
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 Aden today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Aden). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Aden
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 330.8° (NNW).
- 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 Yemen
- Sanaa 326.3°
- Taiz 333.6°
- Ibb 331.5°
- Al Ḩudaydah 336.3°
- Mukalla 309.2°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Aden: sun times for Aden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Aden?
From Aden, Yemen, the Qibla is 330.8° from true north, which is north-northwest (NNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Aden from Mecca?
Aden is about 1,109 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 330.8° 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 Aden today?
Today in Aden: Fajr 04:38, Dhuhr 11:49, Asr 15:09, Maghrib 17:49, Isha 18:56 (Muslim World League method, local time).