Qibla direction in Qalyubia Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Qalyubia Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 136.46° from true north in Shubra al Khaymah. 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 10 cities in Qalyubia Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Qalyubia Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Shubra al Khaymah | 136.46° · south-east |
| Al Khusus | 136.78° · south-east |
| Banha | 137.33° · south-east |
| Qalyub | 136.48° · south-east |
| Al-'Ubur | 137.63° · south-east |
| Al Qanatir al Khayriyah | 136.29° · south-east |
| Al Khankah | 137.16° · south-east |
| Shibin al Qanatir | 137.33° · south-east |
| Toukh | 137.05° · south-east |
| Qaha | 136.82° · south-east |
All 10 cities in Qalyubia Governorate
- Al Khankah
- Al Khusus
- Al Qanatir al Khayriyah
- Al-'Ubur
- Banha
- Qaha
- Qalyub
- Shibin al Qanatir
- Shubra al Khaymah
- Toukh
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Qalyubia Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Shubra al Khaymah it is 136.46°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Qalyubia Governorate lie between 136° and 138°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Qalyubia 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.