Qibla direction in Sohag Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Sohag Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 122.94° from true north in Sohag. Across the region the bearing runs from 122° to 124°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 12 cities in Sohag Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Sohag Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Sohag | 122.94° · south-east |
| Akhmim | 123.15° · south-east |
| Girga | 122.46° · south-east |
| Tahta | 123.37° · south-east |
| Tima | 123.84° · south-east |
| Al Minshah | 122.90° · south-east |
| Juhaynah | 122.86° · south-east |
| Al Balyana | 122.30° · south-east |
| Al Maraghah | 123.37° · south-east |
| Dar as Salam | 122.72° · south-east |
All 12 cities in Sohag Governorate
- Akhmim
- Al Balyana
- Al Maraghah
- Al Minshah
- Dar as Salam
- Girga
- Juhaynah
- Saqultah
- Sohag
- Tahta
- Tima
- Tunis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Sohag Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Sohag it is 122.94°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Sohag Governorate lie between 122° and 124°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Sohag 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.