Qibla direction in Riga, 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 direction from Riga
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 Riga today
Muslim World League method, local time (Europe/Riga). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Riga
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 155.4° (SSE).
- 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 Riga: sun times for Riga.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Riga?
From Riga, Latvia, the Qibla is 155.4° from true north, which is south-southeast (SSE). Face this direction 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).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 155.4° 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 Riga today?
Today in Riga: Fajr 05:57, Dhuhr 13:08, Asr 15:33, Maghrib 18:11, Isha 20:10 (Muslim World League method, local time).