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Qibla direction in Red Sea Governorate

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Red Sea Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 135.52° from true north in Hurghada. Across the region the bearing runs from 105° to 138°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Red Sea Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Red Sea Governorate

City Qibla from true north
Hurghada 135.52° · south-east
Safaga 133.50° · south-east
Zaafarana 138.28° · south-east
Ras Gharib 137.10° · south-east
Hala'ib 104.57° · east
Al Qusayr 131.53° · south-east

All 6 cities in Red Sea Governorate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Red Sea Governorate?

Towards the south-east. In Hurghada it is 135.52°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Red Sea Governorate lie between 105° and 138°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Red Sea 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.