Qibla direction in Salvador, Brazil
From Salvador, the Qibla is 66.4° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 9,359 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Salvador
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 Salvador today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Bahia). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Salvador
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 66.4° (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
- São Paulo 68.9°
- Rio de Janeiro 67.6°
- Belo Horizonte 67.8°
- Fortaleza 67.6°
- Manaus 68.8°
- Brasília 68.8°
- Curitiba 70.1°
- Recife 66.2°
- Goiânia 69.2°
- Belém 68.5°
- Porto Alegre 71.7°
- Guarulhos 68.9°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Salvador: sun times for Salvador.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Salvador?
From Salvador, Brazil, the Qibla is 66.4° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Salvador from Mecca?
Salvador is about 9,359 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 66.4° 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 Salvador today?
Today in Salvador: Fajr 04:07, Dhuhr 11:23, Asr 14:40, Maghrib 17:30, Isha 18:36 (Muslim World League method, local time).