Qibla direction in Eastern Province
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Eastern Province the qibla is towards the south-west: 244.08° from true north in Dammam. Across the region the bearing runs from 220° to 249°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 24 cities in Eastern Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Eastern Province
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Dammam | 244.08° · south-west |
| Hofuf | 248.25° · west |
| Al-Mubarraz | 248.02° · west |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 219.82° · south-west |
| Thuqbah | 245.17° · south-west |
| Jubail | 240.03° · south-west |
| Khobar | 245.09° · south-west |
| Dhahran | 244.81° · south-west |
| Al Qatif | 243.21° · south-west |
| Tarut | 243.26° · south-west |
All 24 cities in Eastern Province
- Abqaiq
- Al Awwamiyah
- Al Battaliyah
- Al Khafji
- Al Munayzilah
- Al Qatif
- Al-Mubarraz
- At Taraf
- Dammam
- Dhahran
- Hafar Al-Batin
- Hofuf
- Inak
- Jubail
- Khobar
- King Faisal Military City
- King Khalid Military City
- Qaisumah
- Rahimah
- Ras Tanura
- Safwa
- Sayhat
- Tarut
- Thuqbah
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Eastern Province?
Towards the south-west. In Dammam it is 244.08°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Eastern Province lie between 220° and 249°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Eastern Province?
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.