Qibla direction in Mérida, Mexico
From Mérida, the Qibla is 52.4° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 12,781 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Mérida
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 Mérida today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Merida). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Mérida
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 52.4° (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 Mexico
- Mexico City 46.6°
- Tijuana 25.5°
- Iztapalapa 46.7°
- Puebla 47.5°
- Ecatepec de Morelos 46.6°
- Santiago de Querétaro 45.1°
- León de los Aldama 43.8°
- Ciudad Juárez 35.7°
- Zapopan 42.6°
- Guadalajara 42.7°
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero 46.6°
- Monterrey 43.0°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Mérida: sun times for Mérida.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Mérida?
From Mérida, Mexico, the Qibla is 52.4° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Mérida from Mecca?
Mérida is about 12,781 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 52.4° 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 Mérida today?
Today in Mérida: Fajr 04:35, Dhuhr 11:48, Asr 15:11, Maghrib 17:47, Isha 18:56 (Muslim World League method, local time).