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    Qibla Direction Online — Free, Accurate Kaaba Compass

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    Find the Qibla direction from anywhere

    A live compass and a bearing in degrees pointing towards the Kaaba from your current position.

    Compass and bearing together

    On a phone the compass points the way; the degree bearing is there as a fallback when the sensor is unreliable indoors.

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    Compass and bearing together

    Hotels, offices and unfamiliar rooms

    Made for the moment you need to pray somewhere new and there is no marker on the ceiling to help you.

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    Calculated from your coordinates

    The bearing uses the great-circle direction to Makkah from your position, which is the standard method.

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    Step-by-step guide

    How to use Qibla Direction?

    Find the exact Qibla direction from your location to the Kaaba in Makkah.

    Step-by-step instructions

    1. 1

      Allow location access, or search for your city.

    2. 2

      The tool calculates the direction to the Kaaba.

    3. 3

      See the Qibla angle from North (in degrees).

    4. 4

      Use the on-screen compass to face the right direction.

    Benefits

    • Precise great-circle direction calculation.
    • Visual compass with direction arrow.
    • Works anywhere in the world.
    • No login required.

    Who is it for?

    • Travellers praying in hotel rooms
    • New Muslims learning the Qibla
    • Anyone praying in unfamiliar places

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Open the site in a modern browser and click the blue Use my location button to allow the browser to share your GPS position; the tool then calculates the great‑circle bearing to the Kaaba (fixed coordinates 21.422487°N, 39.826206°E) and displays the azimuth in degrees (e.g., 134.7°) plus a map and arrow. If you prefer manual input, choose Enter address or Set manual coordinates and paste a lat,lon pair (decimal degrees) or a street address; then press Get Qibla to update the compass. The page shows both a numeric bearing to one decimal and a visual line on an OSM basemap so you can align physically or mark it for others.

    The tool computes the initial great‑circle bearing (geodesic) from your coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.422487°N, 39.826206°E using Vincenty/Haversine math and returns the azimuth to one decimal place (for example 309.2°). GPS location accuracy from your device is the main factor: with a clear view of sky and good GPS you can expect ~±0.5° accuracy for the computed bearing; if the tool uses IP geolocation the error can exceed several degrees. If you enable device compass (magnetometer) the app overlays a live heading — magnetometer readings are subject to local interference and can vary ±5–15°.

    Yes — if you decline geolocation you can use Enter address or Set manual coordinates to type a city, postal address or a decimal coordinate like 40.7128,-74.0060, then press Get Qibla; this produces the same geodesic calculation. Offline use is limited: the core bearing math runs in your browser, but map tiles and device‑orientation features require a network connection; if you’re fully offline the numeric bearing still works after you enter coordinates manually. There is no account or server upload required to compute the direction — coordinates are processed client‑side.

    'Enable device orientation' toggles using your phone’s magnetometer/gyroscope to show a live needle that points to the Qibla relative to your device orientation; you must tap that button to trigger the browser permission prompt (iOS prompts differently than Android). This mode is convenient indoors but less stable: readings can be skewed by metal, electronics or hard cases and typically vary ±5–15°; the app displays a small 'calibrate' hint when the variance is high. For the most stable result use GPS-based bearing (Use my location) for the computed azimuth and then align physically with the screen.

    First check the browser’s site settings: in Chrome/Firefox open the lock icon in the address bar and ensure Location is Allowed; on iOS go to Settings → Safari → Location and set it to While Using the App. If the browser says location is blocked or the site is not served over HTTPS, move to a secure URL (https://) — modern browsers require secure contexts for geolocation and DeviceOrientation. As a fallback, use Enter address or paste coordinates into Set manual coordinates; if compass still doesn't move, try switching browsers (Chrome or Firefox on Android/desktop, Safari on iOS with the device orientation permission button).

    The calculation and rendering happen in your browser: when you click Use my location the site uses the browser Geolocation API to get latitude/longitude and computes the bearing client‑side; the tool does not upload or store your GPS coordinates on a server for later use. If you use the Share button the app generates a URL containing the decimal lat,lon query (e.g., ?lat=51.5074&lon=-0.1278) and copies it to your clipboard — that URL includes coordinates explicitly and is sent only when you paste or share it. There is no signup or background tracking; standard browser permission prompts control access.

    Use the Export button and choose PNG or JPG to save a snapshot (default export size 1024×1024 px, JPG quality 85%). On desktop you can also press Print which opens the browser print dialog — choose Save as PDF to create a PDF file. Exports are generated client‑side and typically produce files under 5 MB; very large custom exports over ~10 MB may fail on memory‑constrained browsers (notably older Safari on iOS). If saving to Photos on iOS, the OS may convert PNG to HEIC for storage which reduces file size and can slightly alter colors.

    The tool is free to use with no registration requirement and exports do not add watermarks; you can use Use my location, Enter address and Export features without creating an account. There are practical limits: one‑time export sizes beyond ~10 MB may fail due to browser memory, and excessively frequent automated requests from scripts are rate‑limited by the site to protect availability. For routine personal use and sharing (copy link, export PNG/JPG, print to PDF) there are no paywalls, signups, or visible branding added to images.

    Safari on iOS enforces extra permissions: DeviceOrientation access requires an explicit user gesture and a prompt created by the site — tap Enable device orientation on the page, then allow motion & orientation in the prompt. Large client‑side exports can fail on iOS due to lower per‑tab memory; if an export stalls, try reducing export resolution (Export → 512×512) or use desktop Chrome/Firefox where memory limits are higher. Also note that saving images to the Photos app can result in HEIC conversion and smaller file size, so if you need PNG/JPG unchanged, transfer the file via AirDrop or download to a desktop.

    The Share button copies a short URL that encodes your decimal coordinates and bearing (for example https://.../qibla?lat=35.6895&lon=139.6917), which you can paste into messaging apps; the URL length stays under typical 2000‑character limits and works in WhatsApp, Telegram and email. For embedding, the site provides a lightweight iframe snippet that accepts lat and lon query parameters and loads a read‑only compass — paste the provided <iframe src="https://.../embed?lat=...&lon=..." width="400" height="400"></iframe> into your page. Embedded instances do not request your visitors’ GPS unless they click Use my location inside the iframe.

    This tool calculates the precise geodesic azimuth to the Kaaba instantly and displays it on a map; it’s optimized for quick, accurate direction finding rather than high‑resolution map styling. Desktop GIS (QGIS, Google Earth Pro) can compute great‑circle vs rhumb lines, batch process many points and export print‑quality maps with custom projections, while Photoshop/Illustrator can add visual design and typography but cannot compute bearings automatically without external coordinates. For a one‑off compass or printout, use this tool to get the exact azimuth (to 0.1°), export PNG/JPG, then open that image in Photoshop for advanced layout or publication.

    Yes: the live device compass shows magnetic heading, so if you rely on the magnetometer you should be aware of local magnetic declination; however the tool’s computed azimuth is a true‑north geodesic bearing (to the Kaaba). For indoor alignment, first use Use my location and read the numeric bearing (for example 212.4° true), then use the visual map line or Export an image to print. If you must use the phone’s compass, enable the 'Show true bearing' overlay in settings (if available) or compare the device heading to the numeric true bearing and apply local declination (± usually a few degrees; NOAA charts list it for your area).

    About this tool

    Find the precise Qibla direction from anywhere on Earth

    Five times a day, every Muslim turns toward the Kaaba in Makkah for prayer. When you're travelling, in a new hotel, or simply away from your usual spot at home, knowing the exact Qibla direction is essential. This tool uses your device's geolocation to pinpoint where you are and computes the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba — the same shortest-path calculation Islamic scholars and dedicated Qibla apps rely on.

    Tap 'Enable live compass' on a phone and the needle will rotate with your device, so you can simply turn until the arrow points up. We also display the bearing in degrees and a cardinal direction (e.g. 245° WSW) for traditional compass use, plus the great-circle distance to Makkah in kilometres. Your location is processed locally — nothing is uploaded.

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