Qibla direction in Karbala
Short answerThe qibla in Karbala is 199° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,312 km from Karbala. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 199° clockwise from north.
199°south
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 199°; that is the direction from Karbala to the Kaaba.