Qibla direction in San José, Costa Rica
From San José, the Qibla is 59.8° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,971 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from San José
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 San José today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Costa_Rica). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in San José
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 59.8° (ENE).
- 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.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in San José: sun times for San José.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in San José?
From San José, Costa Rica, the Qibla is 59.8° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is San José from Mecca?
San José is about 12,971 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 59.8° 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 San José today?
Today in San José: Fajr 04:14, Dhuhr 11:21, Asr 14:41, Maghrib 17:17, Isha 18:23 (Muslim World League method, local time).