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Qibla direction in Jazan Region

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

In short

From Jazan Region the qibla is towards the north-west: 330.85° from true north in Jizan. Across the region the bearing runs from 324° to 331°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Jazan Region, 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 Jazan Region

City Qibla from true north
Jizan 330.85° · north-west
Sabya 328.72° · north-west
Abu 'Arish 327.96° · north-west
Fayfa 323.51° · north-west
Samitah 329.08° · north-west
Damad 327.61° · north-west

All 6 cities in Jazan Region

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Jazan Region?

Towards the north-west. In Jizan it is 330.85°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Jazan Region lie between 324° and 331°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Jazan Region?

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.