Qibla direction in Vancouver

From Vancouver, the Qibla is 16.7° clockwise from true north, roughly north. The Kaaba is about 11,974 km away along the shortest route across the globe.

Qibla angle: 16.7° from true north
Direction: north
Distance to the Kaaba: 11,974 km (7,440 miles)
Today's qibla time: –

Find the Qibla from your exact location

Qibla times in Vancouver

From Vancouver the sun is never exactly in the Qibla direction while it is up, so there is no qibla time here. Use a compass set to true north, or a map.

When the sun is over the Kaaba

In 2027 the sun passes directly over the Kaaba twice. Where it is up, it then stands exactly in the Qibla direction and shadows point directly away from it. In Vancouver local time:

28 May: the sun is below the horizon
16 July: the sun is below the horizon

Using a compass

A compass points to magnetic north, which differs from true north by a few degrees depending on where you are, and a phone's compass can be thrown off by metal, magnets and electronics nearby. That's why compass readings and published tables sometimes differ by a few degrees.

On an iPhone you can set the Compass app to use true north in Settings › Compass. Hold the phone flat, away from metal, and calibrate it if asked. If you can, check against the qibla time on a sunny day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Vancouver?

16.7° from true north, roughly north. Turn that many degrees clockwise from north to face the Kaaba, which is about 11,974 km away.

What time is the qibla time in Vancouver?

There isn't one: from Vancouver the sun is never exactly in the Qibla direction while it is up, so use a compass set to true north instead.

How far is Vancouver from Mecca?

About 11,974 km in a straight line across the globe, measured to the Kaaba.

Qibla direction in Vancouver

Qibla times in Vancouver

When the sun is over the Kaaba

Using a compass

Frequently asked questions

Qibla direction in other cities

Sources

The Qibla and prayer times on your phone