Qibla direction in San Salvador, El Salvador
From San Salvador, the Qibla is 55.7° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 13,218 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from San Salvador
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 San Salvador today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/El_Salvador). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in San Salvador
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 55.7° (NE).
- 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 El Salvador
- Soyapango 55.7°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in San Salvador: sun times for San Salvador.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in San Salvador?
From San Salvador, El Salvador, the Qibla is 55.7° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is San Salvador from Mecca?
San Salvador is about 13,218 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 55.7° 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 San Salvador today?
Today in San Salvador: Fajr 04:36, Dhuhr 11:41, Asr 15:02, Maghrib 17:35, Isha 18:42 (Muslim World League method, local time).