Qibla Direction in Abu Dhabi
The Qibla in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 260.2° from true north (W), about 1,527 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Abu Dhabi
- Qibla (true north)
- 260.2° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 258.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.2° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,527 km
- Coordinates
- 24.4539, 54.3773
To pray in Abu Dhabi, face W, precisely 260.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,527 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Abu Dhabi the magnetic declination is about 2.2° east, so your compass should read roughly 258.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Abu Dhabi
What is the Qibla direction in Abu Dhabi?
In Abu Dhabi, the Qibla direction is 260.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 258.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.2° east.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Makkah?
Abu Dhabi is approximately 1,527 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Abu Dhabi?
Face W (260.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.