Qibla direction in Detroit, United States
From Detroit, the Qibla is 52.0° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 10,822 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Detroit
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 Detroit today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Detroit). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Detroit
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 52.0° (NE).
- 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°
- Brooklyn 58.5°
- 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°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Detroit: sun times for Detroit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Detroit?
From Detroit, United States, the Qibla is 52.0° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Detroit from Mecca?
Detroit is about 10,822 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 52.0° 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 Detroit today?
Today in Detroit: Fajr 06:16, Dhuhr 13:17, Asr 16:15, Maghrib 18:43, Isha 20:11 (Muslim World League method, local time).