Qibla direction in Riyadh Region
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Riyadh Region the qibla is towards the south-west: 244.15° from true north in Riyadh. Across the region the bearing runs from 224° to 281°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 13 cities in Riyadh Region, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Riyadh Region
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Riyadh | 244.15° · south-west |
| Al-Kharj | 249.94° · west |
| Az Zulfi | 224.13° · south-west |
| Ad Dawadimi | 234.64° · south-west |
| Ad Diriyah | 243.02° · south-west |
| Afif | 229.55° · south-west |
| Irqah | 243.80° · south-west |
| Ad-Dilam | 250.66° · west |
| Shaqra | 233.63° · south-west |
| Hawtah Bani Tamim | 253.72° · west |
All 13 cities in Riyadh Region
- Ad Dawadimi
- Ad Diriyah
- Ad-Dilam
- Afif
- Al-Kharj
- As-Sulayyil
- Az Zulfi
- Hawtah Bani Tamim
- Irqah
- Layla
- Riyadh
- Rumah
- Shaqra
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Riyadh Region?
Towards the south-west. In Riyadh it is 244.15°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Riyadh Region lie between 224° and 281°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Riyadh Region?
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.