Ecuador Qibla Direction & Prayer Times
The qibla direction in Ecuador changes from city to city. The table below lists the qibla angle (degrees from true north) and the great-circle distance to the Kaaba for 15 cities. In Quito, for example, the qibla is 66° (northeast). Tap a city for the live compass and its prayer times.
Cities in Ecuador — qibla angle and prayer times
| City | Qibla angle | To the Kaaba | Prayer times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 66.1° northeast | 12,935 km | — |
| Guayaquil | 66.8° northeast | 13,161 km | — |
| Cuenca | 67.2° northeast | 13,101 km | — |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | 66° northeast | 13,002 km | — |
| Ambato | 66.5° northeast | 12,990 km | — |
| Portoviejo | 66.1° northeast | 13,168 km | — |
| Eloy Alfaro | 66.7° northeast | 13,155 km | — |
| Machala | 67.3° northeast | 13,215 km | — |
| Loja | 67.8° east | 13,169 km | — |
| Manta | 66° northeast | 13,192 km | — |
| Riobamba | 66.7° northeast | 13,013 km | — |
| Ibarra | 65.9° northeast | 12,868 km | — |
| Esmeraldas | 65.3° northeast | 12,995 km | — |
| Quevedo | 66.3° northeast | 13,066 km | — |
| Latacunga | 66.4° northeast | 12,976 km | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla direction in Ecuador?
There is no single angle for a whole country — the qibla depends on your coordinates. In Quito, for instance, the qibla is 66° from true north. Pick your own city in the table above.
Why does my phone compass show a different number?
A phone compass points to magnetic north, while the table uses true (geographic) north. The gap between them is the magnetic declination, and every city page shows it separately.
Which method are the prayer times based on?
Each country uses its official or most widely accepted method — Umm al-Qura, Karachi, Egyptian GAS, MWL, ISNA and so on. The method in use is stated on every prayer-times page.