Qibla Direction in Al Ain
The Qibla in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates is 262.8° from true north (W), about 1,664 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Al Ain
- Qibla (true north)
- 262.8° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 260.8°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,664 km
- Coordinates
- 24.1302, 55.8023
To pray in Al Ain, face W, precisely 262.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,664 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Al Ain the magnetic declination is about 2.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 260.8° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Al Ain
What is the Qibla direction in Al Ain?
In Al Ain, the Qibla direction is 262.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 260.8°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.0° east.
How far is Al Ain from Makkah?
Al Ain is approximately 1,664 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 Al Ain?
Face W (262.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.