Qibla direction in Saint Petersburg
Short answerThe qibla in Saint Petersburg is 166° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 4,348 km from Saint Petersburg. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 166° clockwise from north.
166°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 166°; that is the direction from Saint Petersburg to the Kaaba.