Qibla Direction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Find the exact Qibla Direction (Kaaba direction) degree and distance to Makkah from Riyadh for daily Prayer Times prayers.
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Exact Qibla Direction & Angle for Riyadh
The accurate Qibla direction (angle to face the Holy Kaaba in Makkah) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 243.8° clockwise from True North. The geographic distance from Riyadh to Makkah is approximately 800 kilometers (497 miles).
How to Align Your Qibla Direction in Riyadh
Facing the Kaaba (Qibla) is one of the essential conditions of performing valid prayers (Salah) in Islam. With the Muslim Dost mobile app, you don't need to guess or calculate complicated coordinates. The app uses your device's built-in magnetometer (compass sensor) and GPS location to point you directly toward the Kaaba in real-time.
1. Using the Compass App
Lay your device flat. Align the needle with the 243.8° mark. That direction is your Qibla Rukh toward Makkah.
2. Standard Sun Alignment
Use the angle calculation relative to sunrise/sunset coordinates in Riyadh for manual fallback.
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