Qibla direction in Türkmenbaşy

The bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca is 214.9°

N E S W Qibla
214.9°

From Türkmenbaşy (40.02°N, 52.96°E)

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Qibla direction in Turkmenistan

City Latitude Qibla direction
Abadan 38.05°N 228.8°
Arkadag 38.07°N 228.5°
Ashgabat 37.95°N 229.3°
Balkanabat 39.51°N 218.7°
Bayramaly 37.62°N 236.3°
Bereket 39.24°N 221.5°
Boldumsaz 42.13°N 225°
Bäherden 38.44°N 226.7°
Daşoguz 41.84°N 225.9°
Gazojak 41.19°N 229.2°
Gowurdak 37.81°N 241.5°
Gubadag 42.08°N 225.5°
Gumdag 39.21°N 219.7°
Gökdepe 38.16°N 228.2°
Görogly 41.65°N 226.1°
Hojambaz 38.12°N 239.6°
Kaka 37.35°N 232.6°
Kerki 37.84°N 240.3°
Köneürgench 42.33°N 223.8°
Mary 37.59°N 235.8°
Oýrat 41.95°N 225.6°
Saýat 38.78°N 236.9°
Seydi 39.48°N 234.3°
Tejen 37.38°N 234°
Türkmenabat 39.07°N 235.9°
Türkmenbaşy 40.02°N 214.9°
Türkmengala 37.42°N 236.9°
Yolöten 37.3°N 237.1°
Yylanly 41.83°N 225.3°
Änew 37.89°N 229.7°

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FAQ about Qibla

What is Qibla?
Qibla is the direction Muslims face during prayer. It points towards the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is located at coordinates 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E.
How is the Qibla direction calculated?
The Qibla direction is calculated as the great-circle bearing from your position to the Kaaba. This method gives the shortest distance over the Earth's surface and is used by most Islamic scholars.
What does the degree number mean?
The degree number indicates the direction relative to north (0°/360° = north, 90° = east, 180° = south, 270° = west). From Northern Europe, the Qibla direction is typically between 130° and 145°, i.e. southeast.
Can I use my phone compass?
Yes, you can use your phone compass. Find north with the compass, then turn the number of degrees shown for your city. Note that the phone compass can be affected by magnetic interference, so calibrate it first.
What is the great-circle method?
The great-circle method calculates the shortest path between two points on a sphere. Rather than drawing a straight line on a flat map, it accounts for the Earth's curvature. This is the same method used by airlines for international flights and is accepted by the vast majority of Islamic scholars as the correct way to determine the Qibla.
What is the Kaaba and where is it located?
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building located in the center of Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Its exact coordinates are 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. Muslims believe it was originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail. It is the most sacred site in Islam and the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Does the Qibla direction change over time?
No, the Qibla direction from a fixed location does not change. The Kaaba's position is constant, and the Earth's geography does not shift noticeably within human timescales. However, if you travel to a different city, your Qibla direction will be different because of your new position relative to Mecca.
What is the difference between true north and magnetic north?
True north points to the geographic North Pole, while magnetic north points to the Earth's magnetic pole, which is offset by several degrees depending on your location. This difference is called magnetic declination. Phone and physical compasses point to magnetic north, so for the most accurate Qibla direction you may need to account for your local magnetic declination. Most modern smartphone compass apps correct for this automatically.
How accurate is the Qibla calculation on Praay.org?
Our Qibla calculation uses the standard spherical trigonometry formula for great-circle bearings, which is accurate to within a fraction of a degree. The main source of error is typically in the user's compass, not the calculation. We use the Kaaba's precise GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E) and each city's coordinates from verified geographical databases.
Is Qibla always southeast from Europe?
From most of Europe, the Qibla direction is indeed roughly southeast (typically 120°–150°). However, from other parts of the world it can be very different. From North America the Qibla is generally northeast, from Australia it is northwest, and from East Asia it is west. The direction depends entirely on where you are relative to Mecca.
Did the Qibla direction always point to Mecca?
No. In the early years of Islam, Muslims prayed facing Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis). Approximately 16 months after the Hijra (migration to Medina), the Qibla was changed to the Kaaba in Mecca by divine revelation. This event is described in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144) and is a significant moment in Islamic history.
Is facing the exact Qibla direction mandatory for prayer?
Islamic scholars agree that Muslims should make a reasonable effort to face the Qibla during prayer. If you can see the Kaaba, you must face it precisely. If you are far away, facing the general direction is sufficient according to most scholars. The important thing is to make a sincere effort. If you are unable to determine the direction (for example while traveling), you should pray in the direction you believe is most likely correct.
How can I find Qibla at night without a compass?
At night, you can find north using the North Star (Polaris), which is located almost directly above the North Pole. Find the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) constellation and follow the two pointer stars to Polaris. Once you know where north is, turn clockwise by the number of degrees shown for your city. You can also use the position of the setting or rising sun as a rough guide during twilight hours.
How do I find Qibla when traveling?
When traveling, use Praay.org to look up the Qibla direction for your destination city. You can also use a smartphone compass app, or ask at a local mosque. In hotels, some rooms have a Qibla direction sticker or arrow on the ceiling. Remember that the Qibla direction can differ significantly from what you are used to at home, especially when traveling to another continent.

Qibla direction in Türkmenbaşy

The Qibla direction from Türkmenbaşy is 214.9°. This calculation is based on the great-circle bearing from Türkmenbaşy's coordinates (40.0222°N, 52.9552°E) to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).

Which direction is Qibla from Türkmenbaşy?

From Türkmenbaşy, the Qibla direction is 214.9° (SW). The distance from Türkmenbaşy to Mecca is approximately 2,413 km (1,499 miles). This means that when you stand in Türkmenbaşy and face the Qibla, you are looking towards the SW.

Qibla direction for other cities in Turkmenistan

The Qibla direction can vary slightly between nearby cities. Here are the Qibla bearings for cities near Türkmenbaşy:

How to find Qibla in Türkmenbaşy

To find the Qibla direction in Türkmenbaşy, use a compass (physical or on your phone) and turn to 214.9° from north. This is roughly towards the SW. You can also use the sun as a reference: at solar noon, find south and adjust accordingly. Many mosques in Türkmenbaşy are already aligned towards Mecca.

Why is the Qibla direction important?

Facing the Qibla is one of the essential conditions for the validity of salah (prayer) in Islam. The Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to turn their faces toward the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) wherever they are (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144). This unifying act means that over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world all face the same point when they pray, creating a powerful sense of spiritual unity. Beyond the five daily prayers, the Qibla direction is also observed when reciting the Quran, making dua (supplication), during the ritual slaughter of animals, and when burying the deceased.

Methods to find Qibla in practice

There are several practical ways to determine the Qibla direction in Türkmenbaşy. The most accurate is using a digital tool like Praay.org, which calculates 214.9° using the great-circle formula. A physical compass gives reliable results when properly calibrated — simply align the compass with north and rotate to the correct bearing. Smartphone compass apps work similarly and often include automatic magnetic declination correction. The sun can also help: twice a year, the sun passes directly overhead the Kaaba, and at that moment any shadow points exactly away from Qibla. Additionally, many hotels in Muslim-majority countries place Qibla direction stickers in their rooms.

Historical background of the Qibla

The concept of a prayer direction is deeply rooted in Abrahamic tradition. Early Muslims initially prayed towards Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) for approximately 16 months after the Hijra. The change of Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred around 624 CE, as recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150). This momentous event is known as the Tahwil al-Qibla and holds great theological significance. The Kaaba itself is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God. Today, the Kaaba stands in the center of Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world, which can accommodate over two million worshippers.

How geography affects Qibla from Türkmenbaşy

The Qibla bearing from Türkmenbaşy is influenced by its geographical position at latitude 40.02°. Cities at the same longitude but different latitudes will have different Qibla directions because the great-circle path curves differently. The distance of approximately 2,413 km to Mecca means the direction is roughly SW. Interestingly, following the Qibla bearing on a great-circle path from your location would take you directly to the Kaaba along the shortest surface route — the same route an airplane would fly.

The Qibla direction varies depending on your geographical position. Praay.org calculates the precise direction towards the Kaaba for over 151,725 cities worldwide using the great-circle method, which gives the shortest distance over the Earth's surface.

The Qibla direction varies dramatically across the globe. From Western Europe, it is southeast (around 120°–150°). From North America, it is northeast (around 50°–60°). From Southeast Asia and Australia, it is northwest (around 290°–320°). From sub-Saharan Africa, it is generally north to northeast. These large variations are a direct result of Earth's spherical geometry and demonstrate why using a precise calculation rather than a rough estimate is important.

Praay.org uses standard spherical trigonometry to compute the initial bearing from any point on Earth to the Kaaba's exact GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). This calculation is accurate to a fraction of a degree, far exceeding the practical accuracy of any compass. City coordinates are sourced from verified geographical databases, ensuring reliable results for every location. Whether you are at home, traveling, or moving to a new city, you can always find your precise Qibla direction here.