Qibla direction in Istanbul Province
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Istanbul Province the qibla is towards the south-east: 151.56° from true north in Istanbul. Across the region the bearing runs from 150° to 153°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 35 cities in Istanbul Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Istanbul Province
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Istanbul | 151.56° · south-east |
| Esenyurt | 150.94° · south-east |
| Küçükçekmece | 151.12° · south-east |
| Bağcılar | 151.37° · south-east |
| Bahçelievler | 151.34° · south-east |
| Ümraniye | 151.97° · south-east |
| Üsküdar | 151.72° · south-east |
| Esenler | 151.43° · south-east |
| Sancaktepe | 152.21° · south-east |
| Sultangazi | 151.48° · south-east |
All 35 cities in Istanbul Province
- Arnavutköy
- Ataşehir
- Bağcılar
- Bahçelievler
- Başakşehir
- Beylikduzu
- Büyükçekmece
- Çatalca
- Çubuklu
- Eminönü
- Esenler
- Esenyurt
- Fatih
- Güngören Merter
- Gürpınar
- Istanbul
- İstinye
- Kavaklı
- Küçükçekmece
- Maltepe
- Merter Keresteciler
- Mimarsinan
- Sancaktepe
- Şile
- Silivri
- Şişli
- Sultanbeyli
- Sultangazi
- Tarabya
- Tepecik
- Ümraniye
- Üsküdar
- Yakuplu
- Zekeriya
- Zeytinburnu
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Istanbul Province?
Towards the south-east. In Istanbul it is 151.56°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Istanbul Province lie between 150° and 153°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Istanbul 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.