Qibla direction in Medellín, Colombia
From Medellín, the Qibla is 64.2° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,334 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Medellín
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 Medellín 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 Medellín
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 64.2° (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
- Bogotá 65.1°
- Cali 65.0°
- 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 Medellín: sun times for Medellín.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Medellín?
From Medellín, Colombia, the Qibla is 64.2° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Medellín from Mecca?
Medellín is about 12,334 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 64.2° 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 Medellín today?
Today in Medellín: Fajr 04:40, Dhuhr 11:51, Asr 15:06, Maghrib 17:53, Isha 18:58 (Muslim World League method, local time).