Qibla Direction in Kuwait City
The Qibla in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 224.6° from true north (SW), about 1,204 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Kuwait City
- Qibla (true north)
- 224.6° (SW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 220.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,204 km
- Coordinates
- 29.3759, 47.9774
To pray in Kuwait City, face SW, precisely 224.6° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,204 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Kuwait City the magnetic declination is about 3.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 220.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Kuwait City
What is the Qibla direction in Kuwait City?
In Kuwait City, the Qibla direction is 224.6° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 220.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.7° east.
How far is Kuwait City from Makkah?
Kuwait City is approximately 1,204 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 Kuwait City?
Face SW (224.6° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.