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?
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 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
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.