Qibla direction in Melbourne
Short answerThe qibla in Melbourne is 279° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 12,741 km from Melbourne. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 279° clockwise from north.
279°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 279°; that is the direction from Melbourne to the Kaaba.