Qibla direction in Santiago, Chile
From Santiago, the Qibla is 81.8° from true north — east (E). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,147 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Santiago
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 Santiago today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Santiago). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Santiago
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 81.8° (E).
- 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 Chile
- Puente Alto 81.9°
- Maipú 81.9°
- Antofagasta 76.8°
- Viña del Mar 82.0°
- Valparaíso 82.1°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santiago: sun times for Santiago.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Santiago?
From Santiago, Chile, the Qibla is 81.8° from true north, which is east (E). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Santiago from Mecca?
Santiago is about 13,147 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 81.8° 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 Santiago today?
Today in Santiago: Fajr 05:57, Dhuhr 13:32, Asr 17:03, Maghrib 19:44, Isha 21:03 (Muslim World League method, local time).