Qibla Direction in Bandar Abbas
The Qibla direction in Bandar Abbas is 252.5° from true north (West-Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,784 km (1,108 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Bandar Abbas is 252.5° from true north (West-Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,784 km (1,108 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 252.5°.
- 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 Bandar Abbas
- 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 252.5°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 252.5° from north (West-Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Bandar Abbas
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Bandar Abbas that direction is 252.5° from true north (West-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 252.5°. For prayer times in Bandar Abbas, see the Bandar Abbas prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Bandar Abbas?
The Qibla in Bandar Abbas is 252.5 degrees from true north - roughly West-Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 252.5 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Bandar Abbas?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Bandar Abbas is 252.5 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Bandar Abbas from Mecca?
Bandar Abbas is about 1,784 km (1,108 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 252.5 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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