Qibla Direction in Ajman
The Qibla in Ajman, United Arab Emirates is 257.8° from true north (WSW), about 1,660 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Ajman
- Qibla (true north)
- 257.8° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 255.5°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.3° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,660 km
- Coordinates
- 25.4052, 55.5136
To pray in Ajman, face WSW, precisely 257.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,660 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Ajman the magnetic declination is about 2.3° east, so your compass should read roughly 255.5° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Ajman
What is the Qibla direction in Ajman?
In Ajman, the Qibla direction is 257.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 255.5°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.3° east.
How far is Ajman from Makkah?
Ajman is approximately 1,660 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 Ajman?
Face WSW (257.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.