Qibla Direction

The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah that Muslims face during prayer. It is the shortest great-circle direction from your location to Makkah.

This free qibla direction finder uses the adhan library to compute the exact compass bearing from your chosen Indian city. Just select the city and click the button to get the bearing and the nearest cardinal direction.

Important: Use a calibrated compass and account for magnetic declination if precision is needed.

This tool runs entirely in your browser — no personal data, dates, or locations are sent to any server. It is free with no signup and works on any device. Note: results are calculated values; for religious rulings, moon sighting, or personal matters, please consult a qualified Islamic scholar.

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Live Qibla Compass

On a phone or tablet, tap below to turn your device into a qibla compass — hold it flat and rotate until the 🕋 reaches the top. On a laptop/desktop the dial is static: its top is North, so the 🕋 position shows your qibla direction.

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Static dial — top of circle = North. The 🕋 shows Delhi's qibla (266.60° = West).

Qibla Direction — Delhi

Field	Value
City	Delhi
Qibla Bearing	266.60°
Cardinal Direction	West
Distance to Makkah	3,835 km

The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, computed as a great-circle bearing from Delhi (28.6139°, 77.2090°). Use a compass and face the computed bearing from true north.

Embed this qibla widget on your site

Free for mosque websites, blogs and community pages — the widget links back to this page.

<iframe src="https://islamic.calczy.com/embed/qibla/?city=delhi" width="300" height="230" style="border:0; border-radius:8px;" loading="lazy" title="Qibla direction widget"></iframe>

Formula

Qibla(Coordinates(latitude, longitude)) → bearing in degrees from north

Example

Delhi. Qibla bearing = 266.6°. Cardinal direction = West.

How to Use

1. Select your Indian city.
2. Click "Find Qibla Direction".
3. Face the compass bearing shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Qibla?

The direction of the Kaaba in Makkah that Muslims face during salah.

Is the bearing exact?

It is the true great-circle bearing. Compass readings may differ due to magnetic declination.

Can I use this for any location?

This tool is set up for Indian cities. The calculation method works for any coordinates.

Is my data stored?

No. Calculation happens in the browser.

Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-10-09

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