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Qibla Direction in Amman

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

Qibla from Amman

NSWE
Bearing160.87°
Distance to Kaaba1,232.7 km (766 mi)
Coordinates31.955220, 35.945030
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr5:19 AM
Dhuhr12:23 PM
Asr3:36 PM
Maghrib6:04 PM
Isha7:20 PM
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Map: Amman to the Kaaba

Face roughly south from Amman. Use 160.87° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From Amman, the Qibla bearing is 160.87° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 1,232.7 km (766 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in Amman

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 31.955220, 35.945030 as the reference point for Amman. 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 Amman

Does Qibla in Amman change during the day?

The calculated 160.87° 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

  • Zarqa
    Bearing
    161.72°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,240.8 km (771 mi)
  • Irbid
    Bearing
    161.41°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,298.8 km (807 mi)
  • Jerusalem
    Bearing
    157.20°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,238 km (769.3 mi)
  • Tel Aviv
    Bearing
    155.90°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,286.2 km (799.2 mi)
  • Haifa
    Bearing
    158.19°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,353.2 km (840.8 mi)
  • Cairo
    Bearing
    136.14°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,287.2 km (799.8 mi)