About the direction from Kuwait City
Kuwait City lies at the northern end of the Gulf, north of most UAE cities. Its bearing is calculated independently for the capital rather than using a generic direction for the Gulf region.
How to face 225° in Kuwait City
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 225°. 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 Kuwait City.
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 Kuwait City?
From the approximate city center of Kuwait City, the Qibla is 224.6° clockwise from true north, roughly southwest.
How far is Kuwait City from the Kaaba?
About 1,204 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Kuwait City?
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.