Qibla Direction in Jeddah
The Qibla in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 96.0° from true north (E), about 66 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Jeddah
- Qibla (true north)
- 96.0° (E)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 92.4°
- Magnetic declination
- 3.6° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 66 km
- Coordinates
- 21.4858, 39.1925
To pray in Jeddah, face E, precisely 96.0° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 66 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Jeddah the magnetic declination is about 3.6° east, so your compass should read roughly 92.4° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Jeddah
What is the Qibla direction in Jeddah?
In Jeddah, the Qibla direction is 96.0° measured clockwise from true north, roughly E. On a magnetic compass it reads about 92.4°, because the magnetic declination here is about 3.6° east.
How far is Jeddah from Makkah?
Jeddah is approximately 66 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 Jeddah?
Face E (96.0° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.