Qibla direction in Madison, United States
From Madison, the Qibla is 47.2° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 11,165 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Madison
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 Madison today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Chicago). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Madison
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 47.2° (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 Madison: sun times for Madison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Madison?
From Madison, United States, the Qibla is 47.2° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Madison from Mecca?
Madison is about 11,165 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 47.2° 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 Madison today?
Today in Madison: Fajr 05:41, Dhuhr 12:42, Asr 15:39, Maghrib 18:08, Isha 19:37 (Muslim World League method, local time).