Qibla direction in Ambato, Ecuador
From Ambato, the Qibla is 66.5° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,990 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Ambato
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 Ambato today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Guayaquil). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Ambato
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 66.5° (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 Ecuador
- Quito 66.1°
- Guayaquil 66.8°
- Cuenca 67.2°
- Santo Domingo de los Colorados 66.0°
- Portoviejo 66.1°
- Eloy Alfaro 66.7°
- Machala 67.3°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Ambato: sun times for Ambato.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Ambato?
From Ambato, Ecuador, the Qibla is 66.5° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Ambato from Mecca?
Ambato is about 12,990 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 66.5° 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 Ambato today?
Today in Ambato: Fajr 04:51, Dhuhr 12:04, Asr 15:08, Maghrib 18:07, Isha 19:12 (Muslim World League method, local time).