Qibla Direction in Los Angeles
The qibla direction in Los Angeles is 23.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,424 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
23.9°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,424 km
Which way is qibla in Los Angeles?
Hold your phone flat and away from metal, speakers and magnets. The bearing is measured from true north; phone compasses measure magnetic north, and most phones correct for this automatically. If the arrow jumps, move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.
Which way is the qibla in Los Angeles?
From Los Angeles the qibla is 23.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 23.9° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,424 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Los Angeles to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Los Angeles today
At 13:42 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.
Times are calculated from the Sun's position for the city centre and are exact to about a minute. They change slowly from day to day.
Kaaba direction from Los Angeles on the map
Qibla in Los Angeles: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Los Angeles?
From Los Angeles the qibla is 23.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Los Angeles?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,424 km from Los Angeles along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Los Angeles using the Sun?
At 13:42 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.