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Qibla Direction in Rio de Janeiro

The precise bearing to the Kaaba from Rio de Janeiro, plus today's prayer times.

Qibla from Rio de Janeiro

NSWE
Bearing67.62°
Distance to Kaaba10,248.3 km (6,368 mi)
Coordinates-22.906420, -43.182230
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr4:04 AM
Dhuhr11:40 AM
Asr3:05 PM
Maghrib5:57 PM
Isha7:09 PM
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Map: Rio de Janeiro to the Kaaba

Face roughly east from Rio de Janeiro. Use 67.62° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From Rio de Janeiro, the Qibla bearing is 67.62° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 10,248.3 km (6,368 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in Rio de Janeiro

Open the live Qibla finder, allow location access and, if supported, compass access. Turn until the needle points straight up. If sensors are unavailable, use the displayed bearing with a true-north compass. Keep the phone away from metal and recalibrate if readings jump.

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Location and compass accuracy

This page uses -22.906420, -43.182230 as the reference point for Rio de Janeiro. It is a city-level calculation, not a reading from your building. Use your exact location for your own bearing. Extra decimal places describe the calculation; they do not guarantee your phone’s accuracy.

Why this direction?

We calculate the initial direction of the shortest great-circle path from these coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. A flat world map distorts that path, so drawing a straight line between the cities on screen can give a different angle.

Methodology

Questions about Qibla in Rio de Janeiro

Does Qibla in Rio de Janeiro change during the day?

The calculated 67.62° bearing stays the same while your location stays the same. Prayer times change with the date and the sun’s position; the Qibla direction depends on the two locations.

Can I use sunrise or sunset to find Qibla?

Sunrise and sunset directions vary with the season and latitude. They are not a reliable substitute for this city’s calculated Qibla bearing.

Why do two compasses disagree?

Check that both use the same location and true north. Magnetic north differs from true north, and metal or device calibration can affect readings. Compare the bearing values before comparing the moving needles.

Nearby cities

  • Belo Horizonte
    Bearing
    67.79°
    Distance to Kaaba
    10,194.7 km (6,334.7 mi)
  • São Paulo
    Bearing
    68.94°
    Distance to Kaaba
    10,602.6 km (6,588.1 mi)