Qibla direction in Central Java
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Central Java the qibla is towards the north-west: 294.50° from true north in Semarang. Across the region the bearing runs from 294° to 295°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 80 cities in Central Java, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Central Java
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Semarang | 294.50° · north-west |
| Jepara | 294.35° · north-west |
| Surakarta | 294.54° · north-west |
| Pekalongan | 294.65° · north-west |
| Tegal | 294.78° · north-west |
| Cilacap | 295.04° · north-west |
| Purwokerto | 294.90° · north-west |
| Salatiga | 294.57° · north-west |
| Pemalang | 294.72° · north-west |
| Ungaran | 294.54° · north-west |
All 80 cities in Central Java
- Adiwerna
- Ambarawa
- Baekrajan
- Baki
- Balapulang
- Banyumas
- Batang
- Baturaden
- Blora
- Boyolali
- Buaran
- Bulakamba
- Candi Prambanan
- Ceper
- Cepu
- Cilacap
- Colomadu
- Comal
- Delanggu
- Demak
- Dukuhturi
- Gatak
- Gebog
- Gombong
- Grogol
- Jaten
- Jatiroto
- Jekulo
- Jepara
- Jogonalan
- Juwana
- Karanganom
- Karangnongko
- Kartasura
- Kebonarun
- Kedungwuni
- Ketanggungan
- Klaten
- Kroya
- Kudus
- Kutoarjo
- Lasem
- Lebaksiu
- Magelang
- Majenang
- Margasari
- Mertoyudan
- Mlonggo
- Mranggen
- Muntilan
- Ngemplak
- Pati
- Pecangaan
- Pekalongan
- Pemalang
- Purbalingga
- Purwodadi
- Purwokerto
- Randudongkal
- Rembangan
- Salatiga
- Selogiri
- Semarang
- Sidareja
- Slawi
- Sokaraja
- Sragen
- Surakarta
- Tarub
- Tayu
- Tegal
- Trucuk
- Ungaran
- Wangon
- Wedi
- Welahan
- Weleri
- Wiradesa
- Wonopringgo
- Wonosobo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Central Java?
Towards the north-west. In Semarang it is 294.50°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Central Java lie between 294° and 295°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Central Java?
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.