What is the Qibla Finder?
Qibla (Ù‚ÙÂبْلَة) is the direction Muslims face during Salah (prayer). It points toward the Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia  specifically the Kaaba (الكعبة المشرّÙÂØ©), the cube-shaped structure at its centre. Facing the Qibla is a religious obligation (fard) in prayer. This Qibla Finder calculates the precise compass bearing from your current location to the Kaaba using the spherical trigonometry great-circle formula and also tells you the exact distance.
Why people use this calculator
Whether you are travelling, staying in a hotel, or moving to a new city, this tool gives you an instant, accurate Qibla direction. Use your device's GPS for a one-click result, or type in your city's coordinates manually. The animated compass needle rotates to point toward Mecca.
How to use the Qibla Finder  summary
- Allow GPS (recommended): Click 'Use My Location' to automatically detect your latitude and longitude using your device's GPS. This is the most accurate and fastest option.
- Or enter coordinates manually: Type your city name in the search box to select from our list of 200+ cities worldwide, or enter latitude and longitude manually.
- Read the Qibla compass: The animated compass rotates to show the exact Qibla bearing. You'll also see the bearing in degrees, the distance to Mecca in km and miles, and the 16-point cardinal direction.
Tips for best results
For worship times and fiqh-sensitive amounts, verify with your local scholar or mosque when in doubt  tools here support routine estimates.