Qibla Direction in Times Square

The qibla direction in Times Square is 58.5° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,302 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

58.5°

Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,302 km

Which way is qibla in Times Square?

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Which way is the qibla in Times Square?

From Times Square the qibla is 58.5° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
58.5° ENE
Distance to Makkah
10,302 km

Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Times Square to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.

Find the qibla with the Sun in Times Square today

At 16:00 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 Times Square on the map

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Qibla in Times Square: common questions

Which way is the qibla in Times Square?

From Times Square the qibla is 58.5° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from Times Square?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,302 km from Times Square along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in Times Square using the Sun?

At 16:00 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.