Qibla Direction in Riyadh
The Qibla in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 243.8° from true north (WSW), about 790 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Riyadh
- Qibla (true north)
- 243.8° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 240.7°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 790 km
- Coordinates
- 24.7136, 46.6753
To pray in Riyadh, face WSW, precisely 243.8° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 790 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Riyadh the magnetic declination is about 3.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 240.7° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Riyadh
What is the Qibla direction in Riyadh?
In Riyadh, the Qibla direction is 243.8° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 240.7°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.1° east.
How far is Riyadh from Makkah?
Riyadh is approximately 790 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 Riyadh?
Face WSW (243.8° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.