Qibla Direction in Sharjah
The Qibla in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 257.9° from true north (WSW), about 1,649 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Sharjah
- Qibla (true north)
- 257.9° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 255.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.3° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,649 km
- Coordinates
- 25.3463, 55.4209
To pray in Sharjah, face WSW, precisely 257.9° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,649 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Sharjah the magnetic declination is about 2.3° east, so your compass should read roughly 255.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Sharjah
What is the Qibla direction in Sharjah?
In Sharjah, the Qibla direction is 257.9° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 255.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.3° east.
How far is Sharjah from Makkah?
Sharjah is approximately 1,649 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 Sharjah?
Face WSW (257.9° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.