Qibla Direction in Alexandria

The Qibla direction in Alexandria is 135° clockwise from true north, roughly south-east. Alexandria is about 1,467 km from the Kaaba in Makkah along the shortest path over the Earth's surface. When you use a phone compass, keep away from metal and magnets, which reduce accuracy.

Open the live compass (uses your location)

How to use it

1. Hold your phone flat and away from metal objects or magnets.
2. Turn until the needle's top points straight ahead: that is the direction of the Kaaba.
3. For the most accurate reading, compare it with a landmark or the direction of a nearby mosque.

Related pages

• Prayer times in Alexandria today →
• Ramadan timetable for Alexandria →
• Hijri calendar
• Zakat calculator

Cities near Alexandria

• Damanhur
• Kafr El Sheikh
• Tanta
• El Mahalla El Kubra
• Mansoura
• Zagazig

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