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Qibla Direction in Cairo

The precise bearing to the Kaaba from Cairo, plus today's prayer times.

Qibla from Cairo

NSWE
Bearing136.14°
Distance to Kaaba1,287.2 km (799.8 mi)
Coordinates30.044400, 31.235700
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Today's prayer times

Next: Fajr
Fajr5:38 AM
Dhuhr12:42 PM
Asr3:57 PM
Maghrib6:24 PM
Isha7:39 PM
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Map: Cairo to the Kaaba

Face roughly southeast from Cairo. Use 136.14° clockwise from true north for the precise bearing.

From Cairo, the Qibla bearing is 136.14° along the great-circle path to the Kaaba in Makkah, roughly 1,287.2 km (799.8 mi) away.

Finding Qibla in Cairo

Open the live Qibla finder, allow location access and, if supported, compass access. Turn until the needle points straight up. If sensors are unavailable, use the displayed bearing with a true-north compass. Keep the phone away from metal and recalibrate if readings jump.

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Location and compass accuracy

This page uses 30.044400, 31.235700 as the reference point for Cairo. It is a city-level calculation, not a reading from your building. Use your exact location for your own bearing. Extra decimal places describe the calculation; they do not guarantee your phone’s accuracy.

Why this direction?

We calculate the initial direction of the shortest great-circle path from these coordinates to the Kaaba at 21.4225°N, 39.8262°E. A flat world map distorts that path, so drawing a straight line between the cities on screen can give a different angle.

Methodology

Questions about Qibla in Cairo

Does Qibla in Cairo change during the day?

The calculated 136.14° bearing stays the same while your location stays the same. Prayer times change with the date and the sun’s position; the Qibla direction depends on the two locations.

Can I use sunrise or sunset to find Qibla?

Sunrise and sunset directions vary with the season and latitude. They are not a reliable substitute for this city’s calculated Qibla bearing.

Why do two compasses disagree?

Check that both use the same location and true north. Magnetic north differs from true north, and metal or device calibration can affect readings. Compare the bearing values before comparing the moving needles.

Nearby cities

  • Giza
    Bearing
    135.92°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,286.2 km (799.2 mi)
  • Alexandria
    Bearing
    135.43°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,467.5 km (911.9 mi)
  • Tel Aviv
    Bearing
    155.90°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,286.2 km (799.2 mi)
  • Jerusalem
    Bearing
    157.20°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,238 km (769.3 mi)
  • Haifa
    Bearing
    158.19°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,353.2 km (840.8 mi)
  • Amman
    Bearing
    160.87°
    Distance to Kaaba
    1,232.7 km (766 mi)