Qibla direction in Calgary, Canada
From Calgary, the Qibla is 25.0° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 11,562 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Calgary
Hold a compass or use your phone’s compass app and face the bearing shown above. The bearing is true north, not magnetic north.
Prayer times in Calgary today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Edmonton). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Calgary
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 25.0° (NNE).
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Want the bearing for your exact street rather than the city centre? The live Qibla finder uses your device location and, on phones, the built-in compass.
Qibla from other cities in Canada
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Calgary: sun times for Calgary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Calgary?
From Calgary, Canada, the Qibla is 25.0° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Calgary from Mecca?
Calgary is about 11,562 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle (the shortest path over the surface of the Earth).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 25.0° bearing is measured from true north. Phone compasses often show magnetic north, which differs by the local magnetic declination. Set your compass app to true north if it offers the option.
What are the prayer times in Calgary today?
Today in Calgary: Fajr 05:44, Dhuhr 13:26, Asr 16:33, Maghrib 19:15, Isha 20:59 (Muslim World League method, local time).