About the direction from Jakarta
Jakarta lies south of the equator, yet the Qibla still points west-northwest because Makkah is in the northern hemisphere. Indonesian authorities have issued guidance over the years encouraging mosques to verify their orientation.
How to face 295° in Jakarta
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 295°. For reference, due east is 90°, south 180°, west 270°.
- If you use a magnetic compass, adjust for local magnetic declination; NOAA's declination calculator gives the current value for Jakarta.
The figure is the great-circle initial bearing, the standard approach described by Movable Type Scripts and the same idea behind Google's Qibla Finder. See how it works for the details.
Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Jakarta?
From the approximate city center of Jakarta, the Qibla is 295.2° clockwise from true north, roughly west-northwest.
How far is Jakarta from the Kaaba?
About 7,920 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Jakarta?
Yes. This figure uses the city center, not your exact position. The difference depends on your distance from the center and from Makkah; it can be noticeable in cities close to the Kaaba, especially Jeddah. Use the live finder for your own location.