Qibla direction in Azad Kashmir
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Azad Kashmir the qibla is towards the west: 255.23° from true north in Muzaffarabad. Across the region the bearing runs from 255° to 258°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 13 cities in Azad Kashmir, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Azad Kashmir
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Muzaffarabad | 255.23° · west |
| Dhirkot | 255.83° · west |
| New Mirpur City | 257.35° · west |
| Rawalakot | 256.27° · west |
| Kotli | 256.91° · west |
| Bagh | 256.09° · west |
| Hajira | 256.51° · west |
| Bhimber | 257.89° · west |
| Pallandri | 256.42° · west |
| Chaksawari | 257.20° · west |
All 13 cities in Azad Kashmir
- Bagh
- Bhimber
- Chaksawari
- Dayal
- Dhirkot
- Hajira
- Islamgarh
- Khai Gala
- Kotli
- Muzaffarabad
- New Mirpur City
- Pallandri
- Rawalakot
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Azad Kashmir?
Towards the west. In Muzaffarabad it is 255.23°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Azad Kashmir lie between 255° and 258°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Azad Kashmir?
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.