Qibla direction in San Francisco, United States
From San Francisco, the Qibla is 18.8° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,176 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from San Francisco
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 San Francisco today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Los_Angeles). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in San Francisco
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 18.8° (NNE).
- 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 San Francisco: sun times for San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in San Francisco?
From San Francisco, United States, the Qibla is 18.8° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is San Francisco from Mecca?
San Francisco is about 13,176 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 18.8° 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 San Francisco today?
Today in San Francisco: Fajr 05:54, Dhuhr 12:54, Asr 15:59, Maghrib 18:26, Isha 19:48 (Muslim World League method, local time).