Qibla direction in São Luís, Brazil
From São Luís, the Qibla is 68.3° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 9,504 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from São Luís
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 São Luís today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Fortaleza). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in São Luís
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 68.3° (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 São Luís: sun times for São Luís.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in São Luís?
From São Luís, Brazil, the Qibla is 68.3° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is São Luís from Mecca?
São Luís is about 9,504 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 68.3° 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 São Luís today?
Today in São Luís: Fajr 04:27, Dhuhr 11:42, Asr 14:55, Maghrib 17:47, Isha 18:53 (Muslim World League method, local time).