Qibla Direction in Moscow
The Qibla in Moscow, Russia is 176.4° from true north (S), about 3,822 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Moscow
- Qibla (true north)
- 176.4° (S)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 164.2°
- Magnetic declination
- 12.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,822 km
- Coordinates
- 55.7558, 37.6173
To pray in Moscow, face S, precisely 176.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,822 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Moscow the magnetic declination is about 12.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 164.2° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Moscow
What is the Qibla direction in Moscow?
In Moscow, the Qibla direction is 176.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly S. On a magnetic compass it reads about 164.2°, because the magnetic declination here is about 12.1° east.
How far is Moscow from Makkah?
Moscow is approximately 3,822 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 Moscow?
Face S (176.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.