Qibla Direction in Cairo
The Qibla in Cairo, Egypt is 136.1° from true north (SE), about 1,287 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Cairo
- Qibla (true north)
- 136.1° (SE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 131.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 4.8° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,287 km
- Coordinates
- 30.0444, 31.2357
To pray in Cairo, face SE, precisely 136.1° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,287 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Cairo the magnetic declination is about 4.8° east, so your compass should read roughly 131.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Cairo
What is the Qibla direction in Cairo?
In Cairo, the Qibla direction is 136.1° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 131.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 4.8° east.
How far is Cairo from Makkah?
Cairo is approximately 1,287 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 Cairo?
Face SE (136.1° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.