Qibla Direction in Cairo
The Qibla direction in Cairo is 136.1° measured clockwise from true north, towards the southeast. The Kaaba in Mecca is about 1,287 km away.
136.1°
Qibla bearing · from true north
Turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker
Distance to the Kaaba: km
How to face the Qibla in Cairo
- Face north, then turn clockwise by 136.1°. You will be facing southeast, towards the Kaaba.
- Or use the compass above: choose Cairo, press Enable compass on your phone and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker.
- Place your prayer mat so that your feet and chest face that direction.
For the best accuracy
- Keep the phone flat and away from magnets, metal and electronics.
- Move the phone in a figure of eight to calibrate the compass.
- Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ a few degrees from true north. For an exact result when it matters, ask a local mosque.
Qibla questions
What is the Qibla direction in Cairo?
From Cairo the Qibla is 136.1° from true north, which is southeast. The Kaaba is about 1,287 km away.
How do I find the Qibla in Cairo with my phone?
Open the Qibla finder on this page, choose Cairo or allow your location, press Enable compass and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker at the top.
Is the angle from true north or magnetic north?
From true north. Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees depending on where you are.