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Qibla Direction in Muscat

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

Qibla from Muscat

NSWE
Bearing266.47°
Distance to Kaaba1,922.5 km (1,194.6 mi)
Coordinates23.584130, 58.407780
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr4:49 AM
Dhuhr11:53 AM
Asr3:12 PM
Maghrib5:40 PM
Isha6:51 PM
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Map: Muscat to the Kaaba

Face roughly west from Muscat. Use 266.47° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From Muscat, the Qibla bearing is 266.47° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 1,922.5 km (1,194.6 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in Muscat

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 23.584130, 58.407780 as the reference point for Muscat. 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 Muscat

Does Qibla in Muscat change during the day?

The calculated 266.47° 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

  • Bawshar
    Bearing
    266.49°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,921.7 km (1,194.1 mi)
  • Seeb
    Bearing
    266.06°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,900.9 km (1,181.2 mi)
  • Sharjah
    Bearing
    257.91°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,648 km (1,024 mi)
  • Dubai
    Bearing
    258.23°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,631.1 km (1,013.5 mi)
  • Abu Dhabi
    Bearing
    260.20°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,528.8 km (950 mi)