Qibla direction in Santa Maria, Brazil
From Santa Maria, the Qibla is 72.8° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 11,500 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 72.8° (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°
- Salvador 66.4°
- 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°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santa Maria: sun times for Santa Maria.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Santa Maria?
From Santa Maria, Brazil, the Qibla is 72.8° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Santa Maria from Mecca?
Santa Maria is about 11,500 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 72.8° 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 Santa Maria today?
Today in Santa Maria: Fajr 04:30, Dhuhr 12:20, Asr 15:54, Maghrib 18:47, Isha 20:05 (Muslim World League method, local time).