Qibla direction in Oran Province
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Oran Province the qibla is towards the east: 100.93° from true north in Oran. Across the region the bearing runs from 100.6° to 101.4°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 12 cities in Oran Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Oran Province
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Oran | 100.93° · east |
| Bir El Djir | 101.03° · east |
| Arzew | 101.37° · east |
| Assi Bou Nif | 101.03° · east |
| En Nedjma | 100.92° · east |
| Es Senia | 100.88° · east |
| Ain el Bya | 101.33° · east |
| Ain El Turk | 100.88° · east |
| Sidi ech Chahmi | 100.97° · east |
| Gdyel | 101.20° · east |
All 12 cities in Oran Province
- Ain el Bya
- Ain El Turk
- Arzew
- Assi Bou Nif
- Bir El Djir
- Bou Tlelis
- En Nedjma
- Es Senia
- Gdyel
- Mers El Kebir
- Oran
- Sidi ech Chahmi
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Oran Province?
Towards the east. In Oran it is 100.93°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Oran Province lie between 100.6° and 101.4°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Oran Province?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.