Qibla Direction in Jerusalem
The Qibla in Jerusalem, Palestine is 157.2° from true north (SSE), about 1,238 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Jerusalem
- Qibla (true north)
- 157.2° (SSE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 152.2°
- Magnetic declination
- 5.0° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,238 km
- Coordinates
- 31.7683, 35.2137
To pray in Jerusalem, face SSE, precisely 157.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,238 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Jerusalem the magnetic declination is about 5.0° east, so your compass should read roughly 152.2° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Jerusalem
What is the Qibla direction in Jerusalem?
In Jerusalem, the Qibla direction is 157.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SSE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 152.2°, because the magnetic declination here is about 5.0° east.
How far is Jerusalem from Makkah?
Jerusalem is approximately 1,238 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 Jerusalem?
Face SSE (157.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.