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Qibla Direction in New York

The precise bearing to the Kaaba from New York, plus today's prayer times.

Qibla from New York

NSWE
Bearing58.48°
Distance to Kaaba10,306.3 km (6,404 mi)
Coordinates40.712800, -74.006000
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr5:36 AM
Dhuhr12:43 PM
Asr3:48 PM
Maghrib6:17 PM
Isha7:43 PM
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Map: New York to the Kaaba

Face roughly northeast from New York. Use 58.48° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From New York, the Qibla bearing is 58.48° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 10,306.3 km (6,404 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in New York

Open the live Qibla finder, allow location access and, if supported, compass access. Turn until the needle points straight up. If sensors are unavailable, use the displayed bearing with a true-north compass. Keep the phone away from metal and recalibrate if readings jump.

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Location and compass accuracy

This page uses 40.712800, -74.006000 as the reference point for New York. It is a city-level calculation, not a reading from your building. Use your exact location for your own bearing. Extra decimal places describe the calculation; they do not guarantee your phone’s accuracy.

Why this direction?

We calculate the initial direction of the shortest great-circle path from these coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. A flat world map distorts that path, so drawing a straight line between the cities on screen can give a different angle.

Methodology

Questions about Qibla in New York

Does Qibla in New York change during the day?

The calculated 58.48° bearing stays the same while your location stays the same. Prayer times change with the date and the sun’s position; the Qibla direction depends on the two locations.

Can I use sunrise or sunset to find Qibla?

Sunrise and sunset directions vary with the season and latitude. They are not a reliable substitute for this city’s calculated Qibla bearing.

Why do two compasses disagree?

Check that both use the same location and true north. Magnetic north differs from true north, and metal or device calibration can affect readings. Compare the bearing values before comparing the moving needles.

Nearby cities

  • Toronto
    Bearing
    54.58°
    Distance to Kaaba
    10,495.8 km (6,521.8 mi)