Qibla direction in Minato, Japan
From Minato, the Qibla is 290.7° from true north — west-northwest (WNW). The Kaaba in Mecca is 9,152 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Minato
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 Minato 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 Minato
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 290.7° (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 Minato: sun times for Minato.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Minato?
From Minato, Japan, the Qibla is 290.7° from true north, which is west-northwest (WNW). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Minato from Mecca?
Minato is about 9,152 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 290.7° 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 Minato today?
Today in Minato: Fajr 04:43, Dhuhr 11:44, Asr 14:54, Maghrib 17:20, Isha 18:39 (Muslim World League method, local time).