Qibla Direction in San Francisco
The qibla direction in San Francisco is 18.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,176 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
18.8°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,176 km
Which way is qibla in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
From San Francisco the qibla is 18.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 18.8° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,176 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from San Francisco to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in San Francisco today
At 13:50 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 San Francisco on the map
Qibla in San Francisco: common questions
Which way is the qibla in San Francisco?
From San Francisco the qibla is 18.8° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from San Francisco?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,176 km from San Francisco along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in San Francisco using the Sun?
At 13:50 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.