Qibla direction in Giza Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Giza Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 135.92° from true north in Giza. Across the region the bearing runs from 122° to 136°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 13 cities in Giza Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Giza Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Giza | 135.92° · south-east |
| 6th of October City | 134.70° · south-east |
| Al Hawamidiyah | 135.70° · south-east |
| Kerdasa | 135.65° · south-east |
| Ash-Shaykh Zayid | 135.23° · south-east |
| Awsim | 136.05° · south-east |
| Al Badrashayn | 135.58° · south-east |
| Abu an Numrus | 135.69° · south-east |
| As Saff | 134.63° · south-east |
| Al Ayyat | 134.74° · south-east |
All 13 cities in Giza Governorate
- 6th of October City
- Abu an Numrus
- Al Ayyat
- Al Badrashayn
- Al Bawiti
- Al Hawamidiyah
- As Saff
- Ash-Shaykh Zayid
- Atfih
- Awsim
- Giza
- Kerdasa
- Manshiyat al Qanatir
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Giza Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Giza it is 135.92°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Giza Governorate lie between 122° and 136°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Giza 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.