Qibla Direction in Delhi
The Qibla in Delhi, India is 266.4° from true north (W), about 3,825 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Delhi
- Qibla (true north)
- 266.4° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 265.1°
- Magnetic declination
- 1.4° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,825 km
- Coordinates
- 28.7041, 77.1025
To pray in Delhi, face W, precisely 266.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,825 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Delhi the magnetic declination is about 1.4° east, so your compass should read roughly 265.1° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Delhi
What is the Qibla direction in Delhi?
In Delhi, the Qibla direction is 266.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 265.1°, because the magnetic declination here is about 1.4° east.
How far is Delhi from Makkah?
Delhi is approximately 3,825 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 Delhi?
Face W (266.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.