Qibla direction in Latvia
From Riga, the Qibla is 155.4° from true north, south-southeast (SSE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 4,154 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Latvia
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigaprayer times | 155.4° | south-southeast (SSE) | 4,154 km |
How to face the Qibla in Latvia
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Latvia: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Latvia?
From Riga, the only city of Latvia in this list, the Qibla is 155.4° from true north, which is south-southeast (SSE). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Riga from Mecca?
Riga is about 4,154 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.