Qibla direction in Popayán, Colombia
From Popayán, the Qibla is 65.3° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,619 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Popayán
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 Popayán 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 Popayán
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 65.3° (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 Colombia
- Bogotá 65.1°
- 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°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Popayán: sun times for Popayán.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Popayán?
From Popayán, Colombia, the Qibla is 65.3° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Popayán from Mecca?
Popayán is about 12,619 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 65.3° 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 Popayán today?
Today in Popayán: Fajr 04:40, Dhuhr 11:51, Asr 15:08, Maghrib 17:52, Isha 18:58 (Muslim World League method, local time).