Qibla Direction in Riyadh
The Qibla direction in Riyadh is 243.8° measured clockwise from true north, towards the west-southwest. The Kaaba in Mecca is about 790 km away.
How to face the Qibla in Riyadh
- Face north, then turn clockwise by 243.8°. You will be facing west-southwest, towards the Kaaba.
- Or use the compass above: choose Riyadh, press Enable compass on your phone and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker.
- Place your prayer mat so that your feet and chest face that direction.
Check the Qibla with the sun in Riyadh
Twice a year the sun stands straight above the Kaaba: around 27 or 28 May at 09:18 UTC, and around 15 or 16 July at 09:27 UTC. At that moment, wherever the sun is up, the shadow of an upright stick points exactly away from the Qibla.
In Riyadh that is about 12:18 local time (UTC+03:00) in late May, and 12:27 in mid-July. The sun is then about 83° above the horizon, so you can mark the shadow of a stick or a plumb line on level ground and compare it with your compass.
Qibla questions
What is the Qibla direction in Riyadh?
From Riyadh the Qibla is 243.8° from true north, which is west-southwest. The Kaaba is about 790 km away.
How do I find the Qibla in Riyadh with my phone?
Open the Qibla finder on this page, choose Riyadh or allow your location, press Enable compass and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker at the top.
Is the angle from true north or magnetic north?
From true north. Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees depending on where you are.