Qibla direction in Istanbul
151.6°from true north · south-south-east
2,405 km to the Kaaba
Diyanet quotes a compass-based angle for Istanbul (147°). This page gives 151.6° measured from true (geographic) north; a magnetic compass reads a few degrees differently because of magnetic declination.
With the sun today · 24 October 2026
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Questions
Which way is the qibla in Istanbul?
The qibla in Istanbul is 151.6° from true north (south-south-east), 2405 km to the Kaaba. Map, compass and the sun method.
True north or magnetic north?
The angle is from true (geographic) north. Phone compasses usually correct for magnetic declination automatically; a hand compass may be a few degrees off in this region.