Qibla Direction in Basra
The Qibla direction in Basra is 220° from true north (Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,285 km (798 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Basra is 220° from true north (Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,285 km (798 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 220°.
- 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 Basra
- 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 220°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 220° from north (Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Basra
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Basra that direction is 220° 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 220°. For prayer times in Basra, see the Basra prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Basra?
The Qibla in Basra is 220 degrees from true north - roughly Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 220 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Basra?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Basra is 220 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Basra from Mecca?
Basra is about 1,285 km (798 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 220 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 Basra relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.