Qibla direction in Montevideo, Uruguay
From Montevideo, the Qibla is 75.3° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 11,875 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Montevideo
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 Montevideo today
Muslim World League method, local time (America/Montevideo). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Montevideo
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 75.3° (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.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Montevideo: sun times for Montevideo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Montevideo?
From Montevideo, Uruguay, the Qibla is 75.3° from true north, which is east-northeast (ENE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Montevideo from Mecca?
Montevideo is about 11,875 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 75.3° 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 Montevideo today?
Today in Montevideo: Fajr 04:57, Dhuhr 12:34, Asr 16:06, Maghrib 18:47, Isha 20:07 (Muslim World League method, local time).