Qibla Direction in New York
Qibla bearing
58.5°
Distance to the Kaaba
km
The Qibla direction in New York is 58.5° measured clockwise from true north, towards the east-northeast. The Kaaba in Mecca is about 10,306 km away.
How to face the Qibla in New York
- Face north, then turn clockwise by 58.5°. You will be facing east-northeast, towards the Kaaba.
- Or use the compass above: choose New York, press Enable compass on your phone and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker.
- Place your prayer mat so that your feet and chest face that direction.
Check the Qibla with the sun in New York
When the sun is above the Kaaba (around 27 or 28 May and 15 or 16 July) it is below the horizon in New York, so this check cannot be used there. Use the compass or the bearing above instead.
Qibla questions
What is the Qibla direction in New York?
From New York the Qibla is 58.5° from true north, which is east-northeast. The Kaaba is about 10,306 km away.
How do I find the Qibla in New York with my phone?
Open the Qibla finder on this page, choose New York or allow your location, press Enable compass and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker at the top.
Is the angle from true north or magnetic north?
From true north. Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees depending on where you are.