Bearing
136.1°
Qibla direction for Cairo
Need the right Qibla angle in Cairo, Egypt? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
NESW
Direction
Southeast
Distance to Makkah
1,287 km
Coordinates
30.0 N, 31.2 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Egypt
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Egypt. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Cairo | 136.1°Southeast |
| Giza | 135.9°Southeast |
| Banha | 137.3°Southeast |
| Shibin al Kawm | 137°Southeast |
| Az Zaqaziq | 138.8°Southeast |
| Madinat as Sadat | 134.8°Southeast |
| Tanta | 137.7°Southeast |
| Al Fayyum | 132.2°Southeast |
| Bani Suwayf | 132.1°Southeast |
| Al Mansurah | 139.9°Southeast |
| Ismailia | 141.7°Southeast |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 138.5°Southeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Cairo
Looking for the Qibla direction in Cairo? Set your compass to 136.1° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward Southeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 30.0 N and longitude 31.2 E of Cairo to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Cairo, Egypt is 136.1° from true north, facing Southeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.