Qibla Direction in Doha
The Qibla in Doha, Qatar is 252.6° from true north (WSW), about 1,269 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Doha
- Qibla (true north)
- 252.6° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 250.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.6° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,269 km
- Coordinates
- 25.2854, 51.5310
To pray in Doha, face WSW, precisely 252.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,269 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Doha the magnetic declination is about 2.6° east, so your compass should read roughly 250.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Doha
What is the Qibla direction in Doha?
In Doha, the Qibla direction is 252.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 250.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.6° east.
How far is Doha from Makkah?
Doha is approximately 1,269 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 Doha?
Face WSW (252.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.