Qibla Direction in Amman
The Qibla in Amman, Jordan is 160.7° from true north (SSE), about 1,234 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Amman
- Qibla (true north)
- 160.7° (SSE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 155.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 5.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,234 km
- Coordinates
- 31.9539, 35.9106
To pray in Amman, face SSE, precisely 160.7° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,234 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Amman the magnetic declination is about 5.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 155.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Amman
What is the Qibla direction in Amman?
In Amman, the Qibla direction is 160.7° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SSE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 155.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 5.0° east.
How far is Amman from Makkah?
Amman is approximately 1,234 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 Amman?
Face SSE (160.7° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.