Live Qibla Compass
Find the exact Qibla direction online. Enable your device sensors to turn your phone into a real-time compass.
How the Qibla Direction is Calculated
Muslims around the world face the Holy Kaaba in Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia, while offering their daily prayers (Salah). This direction is known as the Qibla.
Because the Earth is a sphere, the shortest distance between your location and Makkah isn't a straight flat line, but a curve known as the Great-Circle Path. Our tool uses advanced trigonometric formulas to calculate this exact mathematical angle (bearing) relative to True North.
- Kaaba Coordinates: Latitude 21.4225° N, Longitude 39.8262° E.
- Calibration Tip: If the needle is jittery, your device might be experiencing magnetic interference. Hold your phone flat and move it in a "Figure-8" motion to recalibrate the hardware compass.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this Qibla compass calculate the direction?
The tool uses the 'Great-Circle Navigation' formula. It takes your current GPS latitude and longitude, compares it with the exact coordinates of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, and calculates the shortest mathematical route (bearing) on the Earth's sphere.
Why is the compass needle stuck or pointing in the wrong direction?
For the live compass to work, your browser needs permission to access your device's orientation sensors. Furthermore, magnetic interference from metal objects or electronic devices can disrupt the compass. Try moving away from electronics and moving your phone in a figure-8 motion to recalibrate.
Can I use the Qibla finder without location access?
Yes! If you do not wish to share your GPS location, you can manually select a major city from the dropdown menu to get the static Qibla bearing angle for that region.