Qibla direction in Ankara Province
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Ankara Province the qibla is towards the south: 160.14° from true north in Ankara. Across the region the bearing runs from 156° to 161°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 15 cities in Ankara Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Ankara Province
All 15 cities in Ankara Province
- Akyurt
- Ankara
- Batikent
- Beypazarı
- Çankaya
- Çubuk
- Elmadağ
- Etlik
- Gölbaşı
- İncirli
- Kazan
- Kızılcahamam
- Nallıhan
- Polatlı
- Şereflikoçhisar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Ankara Province?
Towards the south. In Ankara it is 160.14°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Ankara Province lie between 156° and 161°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Ankara Province?
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.