Qibla direction in Bogotá, Colombia
From Bogotá, the Qibla is 65.1° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,263 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Bogotá
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 Bogotá today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Bogota). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Bogotá
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 65.1° (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 Colombia
- Cali 65.0°
- Medellín 64.2°
- Barranquilla 62.9°
- Cartagena 62.9°
- Cúcuta 64.5°
- Soacha 65.1°
- Bucaramanga 64.6°
- Ibagué 64.9°
- Santa Marta 63.1°
- Montería 63.3°
- Valledupar 63.6°
- Pereira 64.7°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bogotá: sun times for Bogotá.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Bogotá?
From Bogotá, Colombia, the Qibla is 65.1° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Bogotá from Mecca?
Bogotá is about 12,263 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 65.1° 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 Bogotá today?
Today in Bogotá: Fajr 04:34, Dhuhr 11:45, Asr 14:58, Maghrib 17:47, Isha 18:52 (Muslim World League method, local time).