Qibla Direction in Aktobe
The Qibla direction in Aktobe is 211.6° from true north (South-Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 3,550 km (2,205 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Aktobe is 211.6° from true north (South-Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 3,550 km (2,205 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 211.6°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Aktobe
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 211.6°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 211.6° from north (South-Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Aktobe
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Aktobe that direction is 211.6° from true north (South-Southwest), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 211.6°. For prayer times in Aktobe, see the Aktobe prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Aktobe?
The Qibla in Aktobe is 211.6 degrees from true north - roughly South-Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 211.6 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Aktobe?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Aktobe is 211.6 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Aktobe from Mecca?
Aktobe is about 3,550 km (2,205 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 211.6 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
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