Qibla Direction in Chicago

The Qibla direction in Chicago is 49° clockwise from true north, roughly north-east. Chicago is about 11,146 km from the Kaaba in Makkah along the shortest path over the Earth's surface. When you use a phone compass, keep away from metal and magnets, which reduce accuracy.

Open the live compass (uses your location)

How to use it

1. Hold your phone flat and away from metal objects or magnets.
2. Turn until the needle's top points straight ahead: that is the direction of the Kaaba.
3. For the most accurate reading, compare it with a landmark or the direction of a nearby mosque.

Related pages

• Prayer times in Chicago today →
• Ramadan timetable for Chicago →
• Hijri calendar
• Zakat calculator

Cities near Chicago

• Dearborn
• Detroit
• Columbus
• Minneapolis
• Atlanta
• Washington, D.C.

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