Bearing
157.3°
Qibla direction for Jerusalem
Need the right Qibla angle in Jerusalem, Israel? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
South-Southeast
Distance to Makkah
1,239 km
Coordinates
31.8 N, 35.2 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Israel
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Israel. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 157.3°South-Southeast |
| Bet Shemesh | 156.1°South-Southeast |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 156.5°South-Southeast |
| Lod | 156.1°South-Southeast |
| Ramla | 155.9°South-Southeast |
| El‘ad | 156.6°South-Southeast |
| Rehovot | 155.7°South-Southeast |
| Be’er Ya‘aqov | 155.9°South-Southeast |
| Gedera | 155.3°South-Southeast |
| Yehud | 156.3°South-Southeast |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 156.7°South-Southeast |
| Nes Ziyyona | 155.7°South-Southeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Jerusalem
Looking for the Qibla direction in Jerusalem? Set your compass to 157.3° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward South-Southeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 31.8 N and longitude 35.2 E of Jerusalem to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Jerusalem, Israel is 157.3° from true north, facing South-Southeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.