Qibla Direction in Muscat
The Qibla in Muscat, Oman is 266.4° from true north (W), about 1,920 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Muscat
- Qibla (true north)
- 266.4° (W)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 264.8°
- Magnetic declination
- 1.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,920 km
- Coordinates
- 23.5880, 58.3829
To pray in Muscat, 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, 1,920 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Muscat the magnetic declination is about 1.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 264.8° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Muscat
What is the Qibla direction in Muscat?
In Muscat, the Qibla direction is 266.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly W. On a magnetic compass it reads about 264.8°, because the magnetic declination here is about 1.7° east.
How far is Muscat from Makkah?
Muscat is approximately 1,920 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 Muscat?
Face W (266.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.