Qibla direction in Sharqia Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Sharqia Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 138.86° from true north in Zagazig. Across the region the bearing runs from 138° to 142°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 20 cities in Sharqia Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Sharqia Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Zagazig | 138.86° · south-east |
| 10th of Ramadan City | 138.83° · south-east |
| Bilbeis | 138.55° · south-east |
| Abu Kabir | 139.91° · south-east |
| Faqus | 140.38° · south-east |
| Minya al Qamh | 138.08° · south-east |
| Al Qurayn | 139.80° · south-east |
| Diyarb Najm | 139.16° · south-east |
| Mashtul as Suq | 137.69° · south-east |
| Hihya | 139.44° · south-east |
All 20 cities in Sharqia Governorate
- 10th of Ramadan City
- Abu Hammad
- Abu Kabir
- Abu Suweir-el-Mahatta
- Al Husayniyah
- Al Ibrahimiyah
- Al Qanayat
- Al Qurayn
- As Salihiyah al Jadidah
- Awlad Saqr
- Bilbeis
- Diyarb Najm
- Faqus
- Hihya
- Kafr Saqr
- Mashtul as Suq
- Minya al Qamh
- Munshaat Abu Umar
- Tanis
- Zagazig
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Sharqia Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Zagazig it is 138.86°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Sharqia Governorate lie between 138° and 142°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Sharqia 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.