Qibla direction in Chennai
Short answerThe qibla in Chennai is 288° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 4,382 km from Chennai. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 288° clockwise from north.
288°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 288°; that is the direction from Chennai to the Kaaba.