Qibla direction in La Paz, Bolivia
From La Paz, the Qibla is 73.1° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,485 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from La Paz
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 La Paz today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/La_Paz). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in La Paz
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 73.1° (ENE).
- 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 Bolivia
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra 72.6°
- Cochabamba 73.1°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in La Paz: sun times for La Paz.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in La Paz?
From La Paz, Bolivia, the Qibla is 73.1° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is La Paz from Mecca?
La Paz is about 12,485 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 73.1° 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 La Paz today?
Today in La Paz: Fajr 05:03, Dhuhr 12:22, Asr 15:43, Maghrib 18:29, Isha 19:37 (Muslim World League method, local time).