Qibla Direction Finder

Use IslamHub's free Qibla Direction Finder to find the direction of the Kaaba from your current location.

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Enter a place or use your location, then tap Find Qibla direction.

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How to use

1. Set your location

Type a city or place, or open latitude & longitude. You can also use Use my location for GPS.

2. Find Qibla direction

Tap to calculate the bearing. On phones, compass / motion access will be requested automatically.

3. Face the arrow

Rotate until the arrow aligns and the turn amount approaches zero.

The Qibla is calculated toward the Kaaba in Makkah using great-circle bearing. On desktops or browsers without compass support, you will still get the correct bearing in degrees from north.

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What Is the Qibla?

The Qibla is the direction that Muslims face during prayer (Salah). Muslims around the world face toward the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Facing the correct Qibla direction is an important part of performing Salah correctly.

Whether you are at home, travelling, or in an unfamiliar location, knowing the accurate Qibla direction helps you fulfil this requirement with confidence.

How to Find Qibla Direction

If you are wondering how to find Qibla direction accurately, the most reliable method is using a great-circle bearing calculation. This method uses your current latitude and longitude along with the coordinates of the Kaaba in Makkah to compute the shortest path across the earth's surface.

IslamHub's Qibla finder uses this calculation method to give you an accurate bearing in degrees from true north. On mobile devices with a built-in compass, the tool also shows a live compass needle that rotates as you turn your phone, making it easy to see exactly what way is the Qibla.

Tips for Accurate Qibla Direction

For the best results when using an online Qibla finder to learn how to know where Qibla is:

  • Allow location permission — this gives the tool your exact coordinates for a precise bearing.
  • Keep your phone away from metal objects — magnets and metal can interfere with your device's magnetic compass.
  • Calibrate your compass — move your phone in a figure-8 pattern before using the tool to improve accuracy.
  • Compare with a map — if your device compass seems off, you can verify the direction using the bearing in degrees and a map.
  • Use outdoors or near a window — GPS and compass signals work best with a clear view of the sky.

Qibla Direction Without a Compass

If you do not have a physical compass, you can use an online Qibla finder like IslamHub's tool to check the direction. The tool shows both a live compass (on supported devices) and the exact bearing in degrees from north.

On desktop computers or devices without a compass sensor, enter your city or coordinates and the tool will show you the precise angle. You can then use a map or the sun's position to orient yourself toward the Kaaba in Makkah.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Qibla is the direction Muslims face when praying. It points toward the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The exact direction depends on your current location — for example, from the UK you would face south-east, while from Indonesia you would face west.

You can find the Qibla direction online by allowing a Qibla finder tool to access your location. The tool then calculates the bearing from your coordinates to the Kaaba using a great-circle calculation method. IslamHub's free Qibla Direction Finder works on both mobile and desktop browsers.

Online Qibla direction tools can be very accurate when your location data and device compass are working correctly. The bearing calculation itself is mathematically precise. For best results, allow location access, calibrate your compass, and keep your phone away from metal objects that could interfere with the magnetic compass.

Yes. You can use an online Qibla finder or a map-based tool to find the direction of the Kaaba without a physical compass. IslamHub's tool gives you the exact bearing in degrees, which you can use along with a map or the sun's position to face the correct direction during prayer.
The correct spelling and pronunciation is Qibla (Arabic: قبلة), which refers to the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah. "Qibra" is a common misspelling or mispronunciation, but they mean the same thing.