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Qibla direction in National Capital Territory of Delhi

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From National Capital Territory of Delhi the qibla is towards the west: 266.55° from true north in Delhi. Across the region the bearing runs from 266° to 267°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. Each of its 79 cities has a qibla page with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of National Capital Territory of Delhi

City Qibla from true north
Delhi 266.55° · west
Najafgarh 266.48° · west
Rohini 266.33° · west
Narela 266.18° · west
Karol Bagh 266.53° · west
New Delhi 266.59° · west
Kirari Sulemannagar 266.39° · west
Karawalnagar 266.47° · west
Nangloi Jat 266.42° · west
Bhalswa Jahangirpur 266.40° · west

All 79 cities in National Capital Territory of Delhi

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in National Capital Territory of Delhi?

Towards the west. In Delhi it is 266.55°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of National Capital Territory of Delhi lie between 266° and 267°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in National Capital Territory of Delhi?

Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.

Can I use a compass with these bearings?

The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.