Qibla Direction in Tokyo
The Qibla in Tokyo, Japan is 293.0° from true north (WNW), about 9,472 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Tokyo
- Qibla (true north)
- 293.0° (WNW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 300.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 7.9° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 9,472 km
- Coordinates
- 35.6762, 139.6503
To pray in Tokyo, face WNW, precisely 293.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 9,472 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Tokyo the magnetic declination is about 7.9° west, so your compass should read roughly 300.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Tokyo
What is the Qibla direction in Tokyo?
In Tokyo, the Qibla direction is 293.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WNW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 300.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 7.9° west.
How far is Tokyo from Makkah?
Tokyo is approximately 9,472 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Tokyo?
Face WNW (293.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.