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Qibla direction in Rize Province

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

In short

From Rize Province the qibla is towards the south: 181.93° from true north in Rize. Across the region the bearing runs from 182° to 183°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 3 cities in Rize Province, 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 Rize Province

City Qibla from true north
Rize 181.93° · south
Ardeşen 183.17° · south
Çayeli 182.48° · south

All 3 cities in Rize Province

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Rize Province?

Towards the south. In Rize it is 181.93°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Rize Province lie between 182° and 183°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Rize 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.