Qibla Direction in Phoenix
The Qibla direction in Phoenix is 30.1° from true north (North-Northeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 13,225 km (8,213 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Phoenix is 30.1° from true north (North-Northeast).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 13,225 km (8,213 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 30.1°.
- 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 Phoenix
- 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 30.1°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 30.1° from north (North-Northeast) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Phoenix
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Phoenix that direction is 30.1° from true north (North-Northeast), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 30.1°. For prayer times in Phoenix, see the Phoenix prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Phoenix?
The Qibla in Phoenix is 30.1 degrees from true north - roughly North-Northeast. Point your compass or phone to 30.1 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Phoenix?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Phoenix is 30.1 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Phoenix from Mecca?
Phoenix is about 13,225 km (8,213 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 30.1 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 Phoenix relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.