Qibla direction in Akita, Japan
From Akita, the Qibla is 292.9° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 9,334 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Akita
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 Akita today
Muslim World League method, local time (Asia/Tokyo). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Akita
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 292.9° (WNW).
- 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 Japan
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Akita: sun times for Akita.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Akita?
From Akita, Japan, the Qibla is 292.9° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Akita from Mecca?
Akita is about 9,334 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 292.9° 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 Akita today?
Today in Akita: Fajr 04:23, Dhuhr 11:24, Asr 14:27, Maghrib 16:55, Isha 18:19 (Muslim World League method, local time).