diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index dab7c21..a862fa3 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -332,7 +332,8 @@ function orienteering.update_hud_displays(player)
 		str_pos = ""
 	end
 
-	local yaw = player:get_look_horizontal()*toDegrees
+	-- Yaw in Minetest goes counter-clockwise, which is opposite of how compasses work
+	local yaw = 360-player:get_look_horizontal()*toDegrees
 	local pitch = player:get_look_vertical()*toDegrees
 	if ((compass or gps) and sextant) or quadcorder then
 		str_angles = S("Yaw: @1°, pitch: @2°", string.format("%.1f", yaw), string.format("%.1f", pitch))