Cairo Qibla Direction, Egypt Cairo Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Egypt Cairo, the direction of the Qibla is 136.25° SE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Egypt Cairo is 136.25 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Egypt Cairo is calculated as 131.5°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 131.5 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Egypt Cairo on the map below. If you are near Cairo, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
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The Qibla angle in Egypt Cairo is 136.25 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Egypt Cairo is calculated as 131.5°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 131.5 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Egypt Cairo on the map below. If you are near Cairo, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Egypt Cairo
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Egypt Cairo : 136.25°
Magnetic Declination : 4.75°
Compass Qibla Degree : 131.5° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Egypt Cairo and Mecca is 1,288 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Egypt Cairo with a Real Compass
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
| Direction | Name | Angle (Degrees) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | North | 0° | It is the starting direction of angle measurement. |
| E | East | 90° | The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north. |
| S | South | 180° | The exact opposite direction of north. |
| W | West | 270° | The exact opposite direction to the east. |
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
- 131.5° › Direction turning 131.5° to the right from the north
Places Near Egypt Cairo
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Shubra al Khaymah | 6.95 Km |
| Giza | 7.11 Km |
| Al Khuşuş | 11.85 Km |
| Awsim | 12.86 Km |
| Qalyub | 13.64 Km |
| Kirdasah | 13.79 Km |
| Al Hawamidiyah | 18.08 Km |
| Al Qanatir al Khayriyah | 18.12 Km |
| Al Khankah | 19.99 Km |
| New Cairo | 21.52 Km |
| Halwan | 25.08 Km |
| Shibin al Qanaṭir | 28.62 Km |
| Al-'Ubur | 28.96 Km |
| Tukh | 32.83 Km |
| Madinat Sittah Uktubar | 33.44 Km |
| Mashtul as Suq | 35.34 Km |
| Ashmun | 37.03 Km |
| Banha | 44.61 Km |
| Al Bajur | 45.73 Km |
| Al Ayyat | 49.26 Km |
| Bilbays | 49.84 Km |
| Munuf | 54.24 Km |
| Al Ashir min Ramaḑan | 54.36 Km |
| Aş Şaff | 55.45 Km |
| Quwaysina | 56.53 Km |