Qibla Direction in Mardin
The Qibla direction in Mardin is 183.1° from true north (South). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,770 km (1,099 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Mardin is 183.1° from true north (South).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,770 km (1,099 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 183.1°.
- 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 Mardin
- 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 183.1°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 183.1° from north (South) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Mardin
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Mardin that direction is 183.1° from true north (South), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 183.1°. For prayer times in Mardin, see the Mardin prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Mardin?
The Qibla in Mardin is 183.1 degrees from true north - roughly South. Point your compass or phone to 183.1 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Mardin?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Mardin is 183.1 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Mardin from Mecca?
Mardin is about 1,770 km (1,099 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 183.1 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 Mardin relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.