Qibla Direction in Algiers
The Qibla in Algiers, Algeria is 105.4° from true north (ESE), about 3,926 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Algiers
- Qibla (true north)
- 105.4° (ESE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 103.3°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.1° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,926 km
- Coordinates
- 36.7538, 3.0588
To pray in Algiers, face ESE, precisely 105.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,926 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Algiers the magnetic declination is about 2.1° east, so your compass should read roughly 103.3° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Algiers
What is the Qibla direction in Algiers?
In Algiers, the Qibla direction is 105.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ESE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 103.3°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.1° east.
How far is Algiers from Makkah?
Algiers is approximately 3,926 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Algiers?
Face ESE (105.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.