The qibla is the direction Muslims face when praying — toward the Kaaba in Mecca. Which compass direction that is depends entirely on where you stand: northeast for most of North America, southeast for much of Europe, west-northwest for South Asia.
A qibla finder computes the great-circle bearing from your location to Mecca, then shows it on a compass needle. For a quick answer, a local mosque is hard to beat; for travel, hotels, and unfamiliar cities, the finder on your phone settles it in seconds.
Find your qibla in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Qibla Finder.
- Allow location access, or type your city name instead.
- Hold your phone flat and rotate until the needle points straight at Mecca — away from metal objects and electronics for a steadier compass.
FAQ
What exactly is the qibla?
The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia — the fixed point toward which Muslims around the world face for the five daily prayers.
How does the qibla finder know the direction?
It takes your GPS position, calculates the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing to the Kaaba's coordinates, and renders it on a compass needle in degrees.
What if my phone has no GPS or location permission?
Type your city instead — the tool computes the bearing from the city's coordinates. It is slightly less precise than your exact position, but fine in practice.