Qibla Direction in Mosul
The Qibla direction in Mosul is 191.8° from true north (South-Southwest). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,689 km (1,049 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Mosul is 191.8° from true north (South-Southwest).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,689 km (1,049 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 191.8°.
- 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 Mosul
- 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 191.8°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 191.8° from north (South-Southwest) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Mosul
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Mosul that direction is 191.8° from true north (South-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 191.8°. For prayer times in Mosul, see the Mosul prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Mosul?
The Qibla in Mosul is 191.8 degrees from true north - roughly South-Southwest. Point your compass or phone to 191.8 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Mosul?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Mosul is 191.8 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Mosul from Mecca?
Mosul is about 1,689 km (1,049 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 191.8 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 Mosul relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.