Qibla direction in Kanazawa, Japan
From Kanazawa, the Qibla is 291.2° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 9,181 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Kanazawa
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 Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 291.2° (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 Kanazawa: sun times for Kanazawa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Kanazawa?
From Kanazawa, Japan, the Qibla is 291.2° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Kanazawa from Mecca?
Kanazawa is about 9,181 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 291.2° 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 Kanazawa today?
Today in Kanazawa: Fajr 04:37, Dhuhr 11:38, Asr 14:45, Maghrib 17:12, Isha 18:33 (Muslim World League method, local time).