Qibla direction in Sanaa, Yemen
From Sanaa, the Qibla is 326.3° from true north — north-northwest (NNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 818 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Sanaa
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 Sanaa 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 Sanaa
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 326.3° (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
- Aden 330.8°
- Taiz 333.6°
- Ibb 331.5°
- Al Ḩudaydah 336.3°
- Mukalla 309.2°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sanaa: sun times for Sanaa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sanaa?
From Sanaa, Yemen, the Qibla is 326.3° from true north, which is north-northwest (NNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Sanaa from Mecca?
Sanaa is about 818 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 326.3° 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 Sanaa today?
Today in Sanaa: Fajr 04:41, Dhuhr 11:52, Asr 15:14, Maghrib 17:52, Isha 18:59 (Muslim World League method, local time).