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Qibla Direction in Erbil

The precise bearing to the Kaaba from Erbil, plus today's prayer times.

Qibla from Erbil

NSWE
Bearing195.00°
Distance to Kaaba1,691.5 km (1,051 mi)
Coordinates36.191170, 44.009430
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr4:46 AM
Dhuhr11:51 AM
Asr3:00 PM
Maghrib5:28 PM
Isha6:48 PM
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Map: Erbil to the Kaaba

Face roughly south from Erbil. Use 195.00° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From Erbil, the Qibla bearing is 195° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 1,691.5 km (1,051 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in Erbil

Open the live Qibla finder, allow location access and, if supported, compass access. Turn until the needle points straight up. If sensors are unavailable, use the displayed bearing with a true-north compass. Keep the phone away from metal and recalibrate if readings jump.

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Location and compass accuracy

This page uses 36.191170, 44.009430 as the reference point for Erbil. It is a city-level calculation, not a reading from your building. Use your exact location for your own bearing. Extra decimal places describe the calculation; they do not guarantee your phone’s accuracy.

Why this direction?

We calculate the initial direction of the shortest great-circle path from these coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. A flat world map distorts that path, so drawing a straight line between the cities on screen can give a different angle.

Methodology

Questions about Qibla in Erbil

Does Qibla in Erbil change during the day?

The calculated 195.00° bearing stays the same while your location stays the same. Prayer times change with the date and the sun’s position; the Qibla direction depends on the two locations.

Can I use sunrise or sunset to find Qibla?

Sunrise and sunset directions vary with the season and latitude. They are not a reliable substitute for this city’s calculated Qibla bearing.

Why do two compasses disagree?

Check that both use the same location and true north. Magnetic north differs from true north, and metal or device calibration can affect readings. Compare the bearing values before comparing the moving needles.

Nearby cities

  • Mosul
    Bearing
    191.78°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,688.6 km (1,049.2 mi)
  • Baghdad
    Bearing
    199.92°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,399.6 km (869.7 mi)
  • Ganja
    Bearing
    198.01°
    Distance to Kaaba
    2,228.4 km (1,384.7 mi)
  • Tehran
    Bearing
    218.48°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,946.1 km (1,209.3 mi)
  • Baku
    Bearing
    207.28°
    Distance to Kaaba
    2,312.3 km (1,436.8 mi)
  • Sumgayit
    Bearing
    206.48°
    Distance to Kaaba
    2,324.8 km (1,444.6 mi)