Qibla Direction in Tlemcen
The Qibla direction in Tlemcen is 99.4° from true north (East). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 4,267 km (2,650 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Tlemcen is 99.4° from true north (East).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 4,267 km (2,650 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 99.4°.
- 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 Tlemcen
- 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 99.4°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 99.4° from north (East) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Tlemcen
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Tlemcen that direction is 99.4° from true north (East), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 99.4°. For prayer times in Tlemcen, see the Tlemcen prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Tlemcen?
The Qibla in Tlemcen is 99.4 degrees from true north - roughly East. Point your compass or phone to 99.4 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Tlemcen?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Tlemcen is 99.4 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Tlemcen from Mecca?
Tlemcen is about 4,267 km (2,650 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 99.4 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 Tlemcen relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.