Qibla direction in Brooklyn, United States
From Brooklyn, the Qibla is 58.5° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 10,306 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/New_York). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Brooklyn
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 58.5° (ENE).
- 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 United States
- New York City 58.5°
- Los Angeles 23.9°
- Chicago 48.7°
- Queens 58.6°
- Houston 45.5°
- Phoenix 30.1°
- Philadelphia 57.7°
- San Antonio 43.2°
- Manhattan 58.5°
- San Diego 25.3°
- The Bronx 58.6°
- Dallas 43.5°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Brooklyn: sun times for Brooklyn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Brooklyn?
From Brooklyn, United States, the Qibla is 58.5° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Brooklyn from Mecca?
Brooklyn is about 10,306 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 58.5° 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 Brooklyn today?
Today in Brooklyn: Fajr 05:20, Dhuhr 12:45, Asr 16:04, Maghrib 18:39, Isha 20:04 (Muslim World League method, local time).