Qibla direction in East Jerusalem
Short answerThe qibla in East Jerusalem is 157° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,239 km from East Jerusalem. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 157° clockwise from north.
157°south-east
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 157°; that is the direction from East Jerusalem to the Kaaba.