Qibla Finder
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Your location is used to calculate the precise Qibla direction from where you are.
Your location is processed locally. We never send your precise coordinates to any server.
Your browser needs motion and orientation access to use the compass and find the Qibla direction.
Compass data is used only on your device and is never stored or transmitted.
Find the accurate direction of the Kaaba from your current location using GPS and your device compass, online and free.
Move your phone slowly in a figure-eight motion to calibrate the compass.
Move away from magnetic objects and recalibrate your device.
Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah toward which Muslims face during Salah (prayer). It is the most sacred direction in Islam, uniting Muslims worldwide in worship. The Kaaba, located within the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), was built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael) as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God.
The Qibla direction varies depending on your location on Earth. Our calculator uses your GPS coordinates and the precise location of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) to determine the accurate direction from your position. The compass then helps you physically orient yourself toward the Holy Kaaba.
Finding the Qibla direction of the Kaaba from your location is easy with the free online Qibla Finder:
The Qibla Finder is an accurate Qibla compass that works by combining two things: your geographic location and the precise coordinates of the Kaaba in Makkah (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). From these two points it calculates the exact Qibla bearing (angle) from where you are standing. Your device's GPS tells us your location, and the device compass then points you toward that bearing so you can physically turn to face the Holy Kaaba.
Because the calculation is based on real coordinates and a live bearing, this Qibla direction finder gives you an accurate result from anywhere in the world, whether you are at home, at work, or travelling.
The Qibla direction is not the same everywhere on Earth. Because the Kaaba sits at a fixed point on the globe (Makkah, Saudi Arabia), the bearing you must face changes depending on your city and country. For example, Muslims in India face a different Qibla direction than Muslims in the UK or the USA.
That is why a Qibla locator must use your GPS location. The online Qibla Finder uses your current position automatically, so the Qibla compass is always accurate for where you actually are, not a single fixed point.
The Qibla compass turns your device into a trustworthy Qibla direction app. Once the online Qibla Finder has calculated the Qibla bearing from your location, it uses your phone's built-in compass to guide you. Point your device north, then follow the on-screen arrow until it shows the Qibla direction, and hold your phone flat while you turn so the sensor stays accurate. If the reading drifts, calibrate the compass and try again.
The Qibla Finder is completely online and free to use. You do not need to download or install a separate Qibla direction app, and there are no hidden costs. Because it runs in your browser as a Qibla compass online free tool, you can find Qibla direction from my location on any device, including on the go. The calculation runs on your device whenever possible, and for extra convenience you can even install it as a lightweight app on your phone.
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The Qibla is the fixed direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, toward which Muslims face during their daily prayers (Salah).
Allow the Qibla Finder to access your GPS location, then follow the on-screen compass until it points toward the Kaaba. The tool calculates the exact bearing from your coordinates automatically.
It compares your GPS location with the precise coordinates of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) to compute the correct Qibla bearing, and uses your device compass to show you which way to face.
Yes. This browser-based Qibla Finder works on Android and iPhone. You can use it directly in your browser, or install it as a lightweight app for quick access.
Yes, it uses your device's GPS (location) to pinpoint where you are so it can calculate the accurate Qibla direction from your exact position.
Most phones have a built-in compass. When the Qibla Finder asks for motion/compass access, allow it so the on-screen indicator can guide you toward the Qibla direction.
No. Because the Kaaba is a fixed point, the direction you must face changes depending on your location in the world. The Qibla Finder always uses your current location for accuracy.
A Qibla compass is very accurate when you hold the phone flat and keep the sensor calibrated. Keep clear of metal objects for the best reading.
Yes. The Qibla Finder runs entirely online in your browser; there is no need to install it to use it.
Move your phone in a slow figure-eight motion and hold it flat. If the reading still drifts, rotate the phone in the air to retrain the magnetometer.
The Kaaba is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The direction you need to face to reach it depends on where you are in the world, which is why location is used.
Simply open the Qibla Finder and allow location access at your new destination. The compass automatically recalculates the bearing from wherever you are.