Qibla direction in Ashgabat
Short answerThe qibla in Ashgabat is 229° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 2,557 km from Ashgabat. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 229° clockwise from north.
229°south-west
Allow access to the orientation sensor and hold your phone flat. When the arrow turns gold you are facing the qibla.
How to check the qibla
- Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
- Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
- Turn until the compass reads 229°; that is the direction from Ashgabat to the Kaaba.