Qibla Direction in Bikaner
The Qibla direction in Bikaner is 265.3° from true north (West). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 3,449 km (2,142 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Bikaner is 265.3° from true north (West).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 3,449 km (2,142 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 265.3°.
- 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 Bikaner
- 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 265.3°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 265.3° from north (West) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Bikaner
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Bikaner that direction is 265.3° from true north (West), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 265.3°. For prayer times in Bikaner, see the Bikaner prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Bikaner?
The Qibla in Bikaner is 265.3 degrees from true north - roughly West. Point your compass or phone to 265.3 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Bikaner?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Bikaner is 265.3 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Bikaner from Mecca?
Bikaner is about 3,449 km (2,142 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 265.3 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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