Qibla direction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From Rio de Janeiro, the Qibla is 67.6° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 10,248 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Sao_Paulo). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Rio de Janeiro
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 67.6° (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 Brazil
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Rio de Janeiro: sun times for Rio de Janeiro.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Rio de Janeiro?
From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Qibla is 67.6° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Mecca?
Rio de Janeiro is about 10,248 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 67.6° 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 Rio de Janeiro today?
Today in Rio de Janeiro: Fajr 04:15, Dhuhr 11:41, Asr 15:08, Maghrib 17:52, Isha 19:03 (Muslim World League method, local time).