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Qibla direction in Zonguldak Province

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

In short

From Zonguldak Province the qibla is towards the south: 157.77° from true north in Ereğli. Across the region the bearing runs from 158° to 160°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 5 cities in Zonguldak Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

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

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Zonguldak Province

City Qibla from true north
Ereğli 157.77° · south
Zonguldak 158.86° · south
Devrek 159.05° · south
Çaycuma 159.54° · south
Alaplı 157.59° · south

All 5 cities in Zonguldak Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Zonguldak Province?

Towards the south. In Ereğli it is 157.77°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Zonguldak Province lie between 158° and 160°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Zonguldak 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.