Best Ways to Find Qibla Direction
Compare city pages, maps, compass readings, and mosque markings for finding qibla.
The best qibla method starts with the current city and a calculated bearing from coordinates. That gives a clear direction before using a map or compass.
Indoors, phone compasses may be affected by metal, walls, and nearby devices, so trusted mosque markings can be more reliable than an unstable device reading.
Choosing the Right Method
When traveling, save the city qibla bearing and local prayer-time page before leaving.
If a mosque or prayer room has a trusted qibla marking, use it rather than repeatedly testing a phone compass indoors.
Sources and Methodology
These links explain the general source or method behind the page. They do not turn the page into a personal ruling, and local calendars or authorities still take precedence when they differ.
- Movable Type Great-Circle Bearing Formula - Reference for initial bearing between coordinate points.
- World Salah Times methodology and accuracy limits - Internal explanation of calculated times and their limits.
- Correction policy - How to report a city, timing, or link issue.