Qibla Direction in Arak
The Qibla direction in Arak is 217° from true north (Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,708 km (1,061 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Arak is 217° from true north (Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,708 km (1,061 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 217°.
- 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 Arak
- 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 217°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 217° from north (Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Arak
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Arak that direction is 217° from true north (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 217°. For prayer times in Arak, see the Arak prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Arak?
The Qibla in Arak is 217 degrees from true north - roughly Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 217 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Arak?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Arak is 217 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Arak from Mecca?
Arak is about 1,708 km (1,061 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 217 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.
Learn how the Qibla in Arak relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.