Qibla Direction in Palm Desert
The qibla direction in Palm Desert is 25.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,385 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
25.8°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,385 km
Which way is qibla in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert?
From Palm Desert the qibla is 25.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 25.8° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,385 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Palm Desert to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Palm Desert today
At 13:39 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 Palm Desert on the map
Qibla in Palm Desert: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Palm Desert?
From Palm Desert the qibla is 25.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Palm Desert?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,385 km from Palm Desert along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Palm Desert using the Sun?
At 13:39 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.