Qibla direction in Cairo Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Cairo Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 136.25° from true north in Cairo. Across the region the bearing runs from 136° to 138°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 8 cities in Cairo Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Cairo Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Cairo | 136.25° · south-east |
| Madinat an Nasr | 136.44° · south-east |
| Hadaiq al Qubbah | 136.46° · south-east |
| New Cairo | 136.93° · south-east |
| Helwan | 135.67° · south-east |
| El Shorouk | 137.82° · south-east |
| Bulaq Abu al Ila | 136.18° · south-east |
| Badr | 138.18° · south-east |
All 8 cities in Cairo Governorate
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Cairo Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Cairo it is 136.25°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Cairo Governorate lie between 136° and 138°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Cairo Governorate?
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.