Qibla direction in Dakahlia Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Dakahlia Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 139.80° from true north in Al Mansurah. Across the region the bearing runs from 138° to 143°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 18 cities in Dakahlia Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Dakahlia Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Al Mansurah | 139.80° · south-east |
| Al Matariyah | 142.59° · south-east |
| Mit Ghamr | 138.40° · south-east |
| Bilqas | 140.25° · south-east |
| Al Manzalah | 142.17° · south-east |
| As Sinbillawayn | 139.63° · south-east |
| Talkha | 139.84° · south-east |
| Dikirnis | 140.72° · south-east |
| Al Jamaliyah | 141.97° · south-east |
| Minyat an Nasr | 141.00° · south-east |
All 18 cities in Dakahlia Governorate
- Aga
- Al Jamaliyah
- Al Mansurah
- Al Manzalah
- Al Matariyah
- As Salahat
- As Sinbillawayn
- Bilqas
- Dikirnis
- Kafr al Kurdi
- Mahallat Damanah
- Minyat an Nasr
- Mit Ghamr
- Mit Salsil
- Nabaruh
- Sherbin
- Talkha
- Timayy al Imdid
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Dakahlia Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Al Mansurah it is 139.80°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Dakahlia Governorate lie between 138° and 143°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Dakahlia 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.