Qibla direction in Seattle, United States
From Seattle, the Qibla is 17.6° from true north — north-northeast (NNE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,135 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Seattle
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 Seattle 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 Seattle
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 17.6° (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 Seattle: sun times for Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Seattle?
From Seattle, United States, the Qibla is 17.6° from true north, which is north-northeast (NNE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Seattle from Mecca?
Seattle is about 12,135 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 17.6° 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 Seattle today?
Today in Seattle: Fajr 05:51, Dhuhr 12:54, Asr 15:42, Maghrib 18:13, Isha 19:50 (Muslim World League method, local time).