Qibla Direction Finder

In a new city, hotel or office? Point your phone at Makkah in under a minute. This finder uses your GPS location to compute the exact great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, then guides you with a live compass.

No app install, no account — just allow location once. Free for travelers, new residents and anyone praying away from home.

How to Use This Tool (Step-by-Step Guide)

Allow location. Open the tool and accept the location prompt — one tap.
Get your bearing. Your Qibla angle appears (e.g. 193°), computed from live GPS.
Align the compass. Hold the phone flat and rotate until the indicator centers.
Lay your mat. Place your prayer mat along the shown line and pray.

Key Features & Benefits

GPS-accurateBearing computed from your real coordinates.

Live compassVisual guide rotates with your phone.

Works worldwideAny city on earth — travelers' essential.

Private locationGPS stays in your browser; never stored.

No installBrowser-based, works on any smartphone.

Free foreverNo account, no ads blocking the needle.

Understanding Qibla Finder

The Qibla is the great-circle (shortest-path) bearing from your coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E. From the UAE it points west-southwest (~258°); from London it is southeast (~119°); from Jakarta it is northwest (~295°). Same math, different answer everywhere — which is why a calculator beats memory.

Your phone contributes two sensors: GPS for position (accurate to meters outdoors) and the magnetometer compass for orientation. Calibrate by waving a figure-eight if the needle jumps, and step away from cars and steel structures that bend magnetic readings.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Calibrate the compass every new location for a steady needle.
Avoid cars, lifts and steel furniture while measuring.
Cross-check with the sun when possible (afternoon sun is west).
Pair with prayer times so direction and timing are both covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which direction is Qibla in Dubai?

Approximately 258° (west-southwest). But use the tool for your exact spot — the bearing shifts slightly between emirates and buildings.

Do you store my location?

No. Geolocation is read by your browser, used once for the calculation, and never transmitted to or stored by us.

The compass seems wrong. What now?

Calibrate with a figure-eight motion, move away from metal and electronics, and hold the phone flat. Compare against a second device if precision is critical.

Does it work without internet?

You need signal for the page and GPS fix; the math itself runs on-device. Download nothing — just keep location services on.

Can I also get prayer times?

Yes — our UAE Prayer Times widget shows today's schedule with a countdown to the next prayer for Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman.

Security & Privacy Guarantee. Your privacy is guaranteed. All processing is done locally in your browser/deleted automatically from our servers after processing. Your files are never uploaded, stored or shared.

Works Everywhere You Do

This tool is fully responsive: identical features on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktops, with no app to install. Files stay on your device, results download straight to your downloads folder, and everything is free without an account.

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