Gilgit · Gilgit-Baltistan
Qibla direction in Gilgit
Face 253.7° from true north — roughly west — to face the Kaaba from Gilgit. This is the great-circle bearing, the same method mosque compasses use.
Bearing from true north
253.7°
Direction
west
Distance to Makkah
3,705 km
How to use this bearing
A phone compass shows magnetic north, which differs slightly from true north in Pakistan.
- Stand away from metal, speakers and electronics, then let your compass settle before reading it.
- Magnetic declination in Pakistan is roughly 1–3° east, so a magnetic compass reading of about 252° corresponds to the true bearing of 253.7°.
- Once you have the direction, mark it against a wall or window so you do not need the compass again.
Gilgit location details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 35.9208° N |
| Longitude | 74.3144° E |
| Qibla bearing (true north) | 253.68° |
| Compass direction | west |
| Distance to the Kaaba | 3,705 km |
Qibla questions
Which way is Qibla from Gilgit?
253.7° from true north, which is broadly west. Every Pakistani city faces west or south-west because Makkah lies west of Pakistan.
Why do apps show slightly different numbers?
Some apps report a magnetic bearing and some a true bearing, and rounding of city coordinates shifts the figure by a fraction of a degree. A difference under 2° does not affect the validity of prayer.
Does the Qibla change during the year?
No. It is a fixed geographic direction. Only your own location changes it.