🕋 Free Qibla Finder 2026 — Face the Kaaba From Anywhere on Earth
The Qibla (القبلة) is the sacred direction every Muslim must face during Salah. Our free Qibla finder uses GPS or city search to calculate the exact bearing toward the Kaaba in Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia using precise great-circle geodesy. No app, no account, no subscription — works instantly on all devices including iPhone, Android, and desktop browsers.
Whether you're at home, traveling, or in an unfamiliar city, our Qibla compass gives you an instant, accurate reading. We also display real-time prayer times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) for your location using the trusted Aladhan API.
🌐 Qibla Direction for Major Cities — Quick Reference
📍 Instant City Search
Type any city worldwide and get your Qibla bearing instantly via OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding. Works for thousands of cities globally.
📱 Live Mobile Compass
Enable your device's magnetometer for real-time Qibla tracking. The Kaaba 🕋 icon rotates as you turn — point it toward you to face Mecca.
🕌 5 Daily Prayer Times
Load Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for your location via Aladhan API with 8+ calculation methods (MWL, ISNA, Hanafi, etc).
🌍 Works Worldwide
Accurate from every city on Earth — calculated using spherical law of cosines (great-circle), the most precise geodesic formula for Qibla.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Qibla
What is the Qibla direction?
The Qibla is the direction Muslims face during Salah (Islamic prayer). It points toward the Kaaba in Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). Facing the Qibla is a religious obligation (Fard) for valid prayer in Islam.
How is the Qibla calculated mathematically?
We use the spherical law of cosines (great-circle calculation) to find the shortest arc across Earth's curved surface from your location to the Kaaba. The formula is: bearing = atan2(sin(Δlong)·cos(lat2), cos(lat1)·sin(lat2) − sin(lat1)·cos(lat2)·cos(Δlong)). This accounts for Earth's curvature and gives the most religiously accurate result.
What is the Qibla direction from the United States?
New York: ~59° NE. Los Angeles: ~24° NNE. Chicago: ~51° NE. Houston: ~45° NE. Miami: ~62° NE. Dallas: ~44° NE. The exact angle varies by city — use the finder above for precision down to decimal degrees.
What is the Qibla direction from the UK?
London: ~118° SE. Birmingham: ~120° SE. Manchester: ~117° SE. Leeds: ~115° ESE. Glasgow: ~110° ESE. The UK Qibla faces roughly southeast toward Mecca.
How do I use the live compass on mobile?
Tap "Enable Live" when the banner appears. Your device's magnetometer rotates the compass in real time. Physically rotate until the Kaaba 🕋 points toward you — that is the direction of prayer. Works on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
Is this Qibla finder free?
Yes — 100% free forever. No account, no subscription, no ads. Part of AZRS Corp's suite of 50+ free Islamic and productivity tools at azrscorp.com.